Tenth of a Second 1987 Directed by Darrell James Roodt
Torn between his desire for justice - and his obsession with revenge.
"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.
Country
USA
Production Country
South Africa
Language
English
Gnere
Thriller
Production Company
New World Pictures
Release Date 1 January 1987
77 mins
