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Zonk!

Zonk! is a 1950 musical film made in South Africa. It features black performers doing American style numbers. It was directed by Hyman Kirstein. It was made by African Film Productions.

The film shows Broadway's influence. It is one of four films made from 1949–1951 documenting original music and performances by Africans. Jacqueline Maingard of the University of Bristol wrote an article about "Cinematic Images of Black Sexual Identity" in the film.

Cast

  • Sylvester Phahlane
  • Daniel Lekoape
  • Fiver Kelly
  • Richard Majola
  • Hessie Kerry
  • Timothy Zwane
  • Moffat Tlale
  • Laura Gagashane
  • Geoffrey Tsebe
  • Manhattan Stars
  • Zonk Band led by Samuel Maile

References