SHADOW OF THE WITCH DOCTOR

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 550403).

Synopsis

The history of Basutoland and its people provides a background to the problem of murder for medicine in that country. The ritual killing and mutilation of victims by a group of people under the orders of their chief in order to make up magic medicines.

 

Titles

  • SHADOW OF THE WITCH DOCTOR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1953
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
2700 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
South Africa
Producer
SWAIN, Jack W.
narrator
BEATTY, Robert
Photography
SWAIN, Jack W.
 

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