The Stick


1h 38m 1988

Brief Synopsis

The experiences of a South African platoon engaged in a war against black guerrillas.

Film Details

Also Known As
La Section, Section, La, Stick
Genre
Drama
Political
Release Date
1988

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

The experiences of a South African platoon engaged in a war against black guerrillas.

Film Details

Also Known As
La Section, Section, La, Stick
Genre
Drama
Political
Release Date
1988

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1989

Released in United States April 1989

Released in United States August 24, 1988

Released in United States January 1989

Released in United States July 1989

Released in United States November 1989

Shown at Avoriaz International Fantasy Film Festival in France January 1989.

Shown at London Film Festival November 10-26, 1989.

Released in United States 1989 (The film has been banned in South Africa. The producers refused to comply with the censors' demand for 48 cuts. This will be the first South African film shown in the USSR when it is shown at the 1989 Moscow Film Festival.)

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 24, 1988.

Shown at Moscow International Film Festival July 7-18, 1989.

Released in United States January 1989 (Shown at Avoriaz International Fantasy Film Festival in France January 1989.)

Released in United States April 1989 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (International Cinema - Africa and Middle East) April 13-27, 1989.)

Released in United States July 1989 (Shown at Moscow International Film Festival July 7-18, 1989.)

Released in United States August 24, 1988 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 24, 1988.)

Released in United States November 1989 (Shown at London Film Festival November 10-26, 1989.)