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Tenth of a Second
Thriller

Tenth of a Second

"Torn between his desire for justice - and his obsession with revenge."

9.0/ 10 (1 votes)
1987-01-01
1h 17m
Released

"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.

Director: Darrell James Roodt

Cast

James Whyle

James Whyle

Michael Wilder

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John Carson