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Jit is a Zimbabwean film made in 1990. It is about a young African man who must try every trick in the book in his attempts to win the heart of the most beautiful girl in his village. It is produced by Neil Dunn (executive producer), Rory Kilalea (producer), Michael Raeburn (executive producer). It is directed by Joel Phiri (first assistant director) and Michael Raeburn (director).
Details Country: Zimbabwe Language: English
Release Dates France 1990 (Amiens International Film Festival) Sweden 6 November 1992 USA 20 March 1993 (New York New Directors and New Films Festival) USA 23 March 1993 (limited) Denmark 19 November 1993 France 30 November 1994 Also Known As (AKA) Denmark Jit
Filming Locations: Harare, Zimbabwe
Company Credits Production Companies
Film Africa
Mukuvisi
Distributors
Les Films de l'Atalante (1994) (France) (theatrical)
Northern Arts Entertainment (1993) (USA) (all media)
Technical Specifications Runtime 1 hr 32 min (92 min) (Sweden) 1 hr 38 min (98 min) (USA) Sound Mix Mono Color Color Printed Film Format 35 mm
Original Release
01/02/1990
US Release
03/23/1993
Cast
Name | Character |
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Dominic Makuwachuma | U.K. |
Sibongile Nene | Sofi |
Farai Sevenzo | Johnson |
Winnie Ndemera | Jukwa |
Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi | Oliver |
Lawrence Simbarashe | Chamba |
Kathy Kuleya | Nomsa |
Jackie Eeson | Gift |
Cecil Zilla Mamanzi | Police Neighbour |
Zanape Fazilahmad |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Dominic Makuwachuma | U.K. |
Sibongile Nene | Sofi |
Farai Sevenzo | Johnson |
Winnie Ndemera | Jukwa |
Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi | Oliver |
Lawrence Simbarashe | Chamba |
Kathy Kuleya | Nomsa |
Jackie Eeson | Gift |
Cecil Zilla Mamanzi | Police Neighbour |
Zanape Fazilahmad | |
Taffy Marichidza | Hotel Manager |
Jones Muguse | Taxi Driver |
Fidelis Cheza | Barman |
Emmanuel Boro | Worker |
Shoyai Chikombah | Traveller |
Bertha S. Nesora | Traveller |
John Chin | Taxi Drunk |
David Chiganze | Eliot |
Emmerson Chitakatira | Golf Club Manager |
Aaron Nusekanevama | Mini Football Player |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Raeburn | Executive Producer |
Neil Dunn | Executive Producer |
Rory Kilalea | Producer |