A Chip of Glass Ruby

A Chip of Glass Ruby

56 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1982

In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.

A Chip of Glass Ruby

56 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1982

A Chip of Glass Ruby
In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.
Producers Profile Productions
Original title A Chip of Glass Ruby
Directors Ross Devenish
Writers Nadine Gordimer

Cast

Muthal Naidoo

as Mrs. Bhamjee

Kessie Govender

as Yusuf Bhamjee

Shayeda Shaik

as Girlie

Chris Pillay

as Jimmy Bhamjee

Surikumari Pillay

as Amina Bhamjee

Naeem Dinath

as Farouk Bhamjee

Waheeda Jooma

as Farida Bhamjee

Inayet Khan

as Ahmed Bhamjee

Karen Pillay

as Dr. Abdul Khan

Bernadette Masala

as Mrs. Ndawo

Dan Poho

as Mr. Mashishi

Miriam Ismael

as Mrs. Hassim

Johan Bernard

as Secutity Policeman

Morrison Gampu

as Customer