The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat
1993, English. Directed by Mira Nair.
The story is inspired by the assassination of Chris Hani, leader of the South African Communist Party.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 10 April 1993
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Mira Nair, Helena Kriel
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How long is The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat?
The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Does The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat on?
The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat?
If you liked The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat, try Hounddog, The Safety of Objects, A Dry White Season.
Who directed The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat?
The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat (1993) was directed by Mira Nair and stars Jennifer Steyn, Russel Savadier, Bess Finney.