Writing

Emil Nofal

Born — Died

1926-01-01 — 1986-07-18

Place of birth

South Africa

Known for

Writing

Credits

29 titles

Emil Nofal was a prominent South African film director, screenwriter, and producer, instrumental in shaping the country's cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Beginning his career at the age of 13 in the film processing laboratory at Killarney Film Studios, he progressed to roles as an editor, scriptwriter, and director. Nofal's notable works include Rip van Wyk (1960), Voor Sononder (1962), and Kimberley Jim (1963), the latter featuring American country singer Jim Reeves. His films often explored social themes and contributed significantly to the development of South African cinema. Nofal passed away in Johannesburg on July 18, 1986.

Known for

Film credits

Behind the camera

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10.0

A ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie tries to strike it rich in the Kimberley diamond rush in 1880s South Africa.

Kimberley Jim

1963

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10.0

A ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie tries to strike it rich in the Kimberley diamond rush in 1880s South Africa.

Kimberley Jim

1963

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10.0

A ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie tries to strike it rich in the Kimberley diamond rush in 1880s South Africa.

Kimberley Jim

1963

The Fifth Season poster
7.0

A motorcycle racer falls in love with a blind girl.

The Fifth Season

1978

The Fifth Season poster
7.0

A motorcycle racer falls in love with a blind girl.

The Fifth Season

1978

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"Alter egos and mirror images are eminent in this tale of woe and success starring the irrepressible Al Debbo in his prime. Klaas Haasbroek is a successful toy tester but is unable to convince his bosses that it is his uncanny predictive abilities that are responsible for the success of their products. His bosses, believing that it is his colleague Herman Engelbrecht who is doing all the good work, fire Klaas. It is now that Klaas´s mirror image begins motivating him." (Vetseun.co.za)

Keep The Shiny Side Face Up

1960

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"Alter egos and mirror images are eminent in this tale of woe and success starring the irrepressible Al Debbo in his prime. Klaas Haasbroek is a successful toy tester but is unable to convince his bosses that it is his uncanny predictive abilities that are responsible for the success of their products. His bosses, believing that it is his colleague Herman Engelbrecht who is doing all the good work, fire Klaas. It is now that Klaas´s mirror image begins motivating him." (Vetseun.co.za)

Keep The Shiny Side Face Up

1960

You're in the Movies poster
5.0

52 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.

You're in the Movies

1985

You're in the Movies poster
5.0

52 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.

You're in the Movies

1985

You're in the Movies poster
5.0

52 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.

You're in the Movies

1985

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NR

A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.

King Hendrik

1965

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A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.

King Hendrik

1965

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A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.

King Hendrik

1965

Lord Uncle Pete poster
7.8

Piet inherits the title of Lord from one of his forefathers, but wants to have it revoked as to not hamper his chances in the upcoming election. However, the only man who can revoke the title is his opponent, Sir David.

Lord Uncle Pete

1962

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NR

fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band. The South African production and distribution company African Films followed up the success of Zonk! with Song of Africa. This is a fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band – which then goes to the city to compete with other bands, and comes out on top. As in the earlier films, the impact of American jazz and popular music is enormous. Like African Jim and Zonk!, Song of Africa draws on the best talent from the townships. Director Emil Nofal and director of photography Dave Millin ensure high production values, making it an above-average B-movie.

Song of Africa

1952

Ongewenste Vreemdeling poster
7.0

Gerhard Steenberg is a murderer on parole. He travels to Duiwelsvallei, a place where even the devil must tread lightly. He becomes entangled in the peculiar lives of the Duiwelsvallei's people. Initially, things go well, but then murder, jealousy, blood feuds, and betrayal rear their heads. Gerhard becomes ensnared in a love triangle. Not even his girlfriend's suicide can drive the unwanted stranger out of the valley. Only blood, his own, that of his ex-wife, and his best friend Bergsma's, will allow him to leave Duiwelsvallei.

Ongewenste Vreemdeling

1974

Rip van Wyk poster
NR

Rip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.

Rip van Wyk

1960

Rip van Wyk poster
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Rip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.

Rip van Wyk

1960

Rip van Wyk poster
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Rip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.

Rip van Wyk

1960

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This is a South African candid camera style movie.

You Gotta Be Crazy!

1986

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This is a South African candid camera style movie.

You Gotta Be Crazy!

1986

The Winners poster
7.0

In this sports-oriented drama from South Africa, a former Olympic marathon champion pushes his sons to be as successful in competition as he was and emphasizes victory above all else.

The Winners

1972

The Winners poster
7.0

In this sports-oriented drama from South Africa, a former Olympic marathon champion pushes his sons to be as successful in competition as he was and emphasizes victory above all else.

The Winners

1972

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7.8

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Wild Season

1967

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NR

Inspan is dedicated to tough pioneers, who along dangerous roads - with courage and strength - developed the vital transport routes for a young and growing country - the transport riders.

Inspan

1953

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9.0

In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them

Voor Sononder

1962

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9.0

In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them

Voor Sononder

1962

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9.0

In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them

Voor Sononder

1962