About this movie
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
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Quick facts
Year
2003
Runtime
1h 54m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
17
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.0M
Cast
hiv/aids epidemic
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Questions about Beat the Drum
How long is Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum has a runtime of 1h 54m (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum was directed by David Hickson and released in 2003.
What genre is Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum is a Drama film (2003).
Who stars in Beat the Drum?
The cast of Beat the Drum includes Junior Singo, Mary Twala, Adelaide Shabalala.
What is the TMDB rating for Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 17 votes.
