The Boxer (1980's)

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Starring:

• Emmanuel Shangase
• Hector Matanda
• SizweDlamini
• FigileMajosi

Storyline
Phumlani, a young and ambitious boxer trained by Ta Max, has a big fight coming up when fate deals him a bad turn and he is tragically left paralyzed in a wheelchair after a random freak accident The young man soon spirals into a state of depression, having lost all his will to live as a cripple. Soon after, a number of gangsters break into his home and rape his beautiful and loving wife, Judith.

Determined not to let the thugs get away with this, Phumlani discovers a new-found purpose, and returning to physiotherapy, the boxer learns to walk once more. Slowly but surely, he starts training, getting back into peak physical condition in order to fight the match he originally had lined up, and in so doing discovers it was his coach, Ta Max, that sent the gangsters to his home in the first place.
Fighting fit and strong once more, Phumlani sets out to even the score with his trainer.
 

Umgulukudu (1980's)

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 Starring:

• Roy Dlamini
• Mandla Ngoya
• John Madlada 
• Thandi Ngoya
• Pepsy Mabizela
• Kalul Phumelani

Storyline
When Sipho and John go visit Uncle Joshua for the holidays, they accidentally get involved in rescuing Thandi, the local mayor’s daughter, who has been taken hostage by an escaped criminal known as Benson. With John’s bravery and Sipho’s genius, the boys work together to defeat the convict at his own game, ultimately saving the day and making a new friend in Thandi in the process.
This fast-paced tale of youth, crime and adventure would quickly spawn the 1985 sequel Thunder Valley.

Impango (1982)

Starring:

• Khulekani Magubane
• GuGu Mhlanga
• Tim Mtshali
• Hector Mathanda

 

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Storyline
When a wealthy business man's wife is abducted by three thugs looking for a R20'000 ransom fee, the man will have to play a very clever game if he hopes to ever see his wife again. But in the end, his wife proves to be a resourceful and resilient woman, saving her husband's life in return when it seems he may just be killed for his bravery. The leader of the thugs is sent to prison, but with only one of his men dead, it's anyone's guess where his other henchman has disappeared to.

Isiboshwa (1989)

Starring:

• Innocent Gumede
• Hector Manthanda 
• Joseph Mhlongo

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Storyline
The summer holidays finally arrive, and three teenage brothers head out into the wilderness for a camping trip together. Their days are spent fishing, swimming, and relaxing by their small tent on the banks of the river. But unbeknownst to the boys, they are being watched. When things start going missing from their camp, and other strange events begin to occur, the brothers begin to worry, unsure and unaware of who or what is stalking them. Eventually they manage to discover what is really happening, and together they set out on a path fraught with danger, action and drama in order to bring the culprit to justice.  


Film is available for purchase or streaming through these sites. 
Big Star: http://www.bigstar.tv/movies/genre/retro-afrika-bioscope
Hoopla Digital: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/1447
Indieplex: http://www.indiepixfilms.com/featured/vintage-afrika