The Godless City
The Godless City
1958, Afrikaans. Directed by Pierre D. Botha.
From the life of a ducktail (Uit de lewe van ’n eendstert)
One of the earliest exploitation films from South Africa, directed and produced by independent film maker Pierre D. Botha. This is a classic example of a ‘restless youth’ film. The action takes place in Johannesburg (The Godless city of the title) and focuses on the youth sub culture of the ‘Ducktails’ (“a white youth gang subculture which emerged within post Second World War South Africa. Rebellious, hedonistic, apolitical and showing little respect for the law, education or work”).
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Afrikaans
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Details
- Released
- 5 June 1958
- Original title
- Die Goddelose Stad
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Pierre D. Botha
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The Godless City runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Godless City isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 June 1958. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Godless City?
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Who directed The Godless City?
The Godless City (1958) was directed by Pierre D. Botha and stars George Canes, Ria du Randt, Andre du Wahl.