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Pennywhistle Blues

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In old Johannesburg, South Africa, an old man takes his life savings of 40 pounds to his church. While he and the priest (Jonathan Mzamo) are praying for guidance on how best to use the money, a determined thief (Tommy Ramokgopa) makes off with it. The old man, the priest, various outraged neighborhood people and, eventually, the police give chase. The thief, delighted by his own boldness, dashes through the streets -- first hiding the loot, then losing it in an attempt to make the most of it.
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Synopsis In old Johannesburg, South Africa, an old man takes his life savings of 40 pounds to his church. While he and the priest (Jonathan Mzamo) are praying for guidance on how best to use the money, a determined thief (Tommy Ramokgopa) makes off with it. The old man, the priest, various outraged neighborhood people and, eventually, the police give chase. The thief, delighted by his own boldness, dashes through the streets -- first hiding the loot, then losing it in an attempt to make the most of it.
Director
Donald Swanson
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 5, 1952, Limited
Runtime
1h 3m