Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)
Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)
"e’Lollipop" is the extraordinary story of two inseparable South African children, Tsepo and his orphaned friend Jannie. Jannie is sent to a missionary station in Tsepo’s village where they become best friends as Jannie finds his place in his new home. Life is full of childhood fun and antics until tragedy strikes: Jannie, now 10 years old, is seriously injured. In the face of much adversity, Tsepo and his community pull together so that Jannie can get specialised medical treatment. A daunting challenge lies ahead... At what cost will Jannie survive? Tsepo and Jannie’s inspirational story unfolds against the breathtaking backdrops of a dramatic African landscape and New York City in the mid-1970s. "e’Lollipop" is a life-changing story that reminds us of the true value of friendship, community, sacrifice and family - despite our color or creed.

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Cast

Norman Knox Norman Knox As: Jannie
Muntu Ndebele Muntu Ndebele As: Tsepo
Bess Finney Bess Finney As: Sister Marguerita
Karen Valentine Karen Valentine As: Carol Anne
José Ferrer José Ferrer As: Father Alberto
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"e’Lollipop" is the extraordinary story of two inseparable South African children, Tsepo and his orphaned friend Jannie. Jannie is sent to a missionary station in Tsepo’s village where they become best friends as Jannie finds his place in his new home. Life is full of childhood fun and antics until tragedy strikes: Jannie, now 10 years old, is seriously injured. In the face of much adversity, Tsepo and his community pull together so that Jannie can get specialised medical treatment. A daunting challenge lies ahead... At what cost will Jannie survive? Tsepo and Jannie’s inspirational story unfolds against the breathtaking backdrops of a dramatic African landscape and New York City in the mid-1970s. "e’Lollipop" is a life-changing story that reminds us of the true value of friendship, community, sacrifice and family - despite our color or creed.


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Genres: Family, Drama

Language: Afrikaans, English

Release Date: 24 March 1975

Country: ZA

Runtime: 85m

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Cast

Norman Knox

Norman Knox

Jannie

Muntu Ndebele

Muntu Ndebele

Tsepo

Bess Finney

Bess Finney

Sister Marguerita

Karen Valentine

Karen Valentine

Carol Anne

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Father Alberto

Bingo Mbonjeni

Bingo Mbonjeni

Cash General

Simon Sabela

Simon Sabela

Rakwaba the Witchdoctor

Ken Gampu

Ken Gampu

Thomas Luke

Naomi Van Niekerk

Naomi Van Niekerk

Grandmother Pienaar

Fanie Bekker

Fanie Bekker

Dominee Wessels

Patrick Mynhardt

Patrick Mynhardt

Doctor Du Toit

Dale Cutts

Dale Cutts

Doctor Benson

Jan Bruyns

Jan Bruyns

Oom Koos

Phoebe Bhengu

Phoebe Bhengu

Mama Joy

Alyce Webb

Alyce Webb

New York Schoolteacher

Andrew Molelekeng

Andrew Molelekeng

Tsepo's Father

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Lee Holdridge

Lee Holdridge

Original Music Composer

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Arthur J. Ornitz

Arthur J. Ornitz

Director of Photography

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