Abathumbi
1985, Zulu. Directed by Tonie van der Merwe.
The Boss is the leader of a gang who plan to kidnap a pastor's nephew as part of a sinister plan in order to make himself rich by extracting a heavy ransom from the lad's wealthy parents. The threatened boy must use his ingenuity and that of his young friends in order to outwit the criminals and thwart their plans.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Zulu
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- Released
- 29 July 1985
- Country
- South Africa
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Abathumbi runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
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Abathumbi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Abathumbi?
If you liked Abathumbi, try Little Boy Blue, The House on Carroll Street, A Dry White Season.
Who directed Abathumbi?
Abathumbi (1985) was directed by Tonie van der Merwe and stars Innocent Gumede, Jabulani Luthuli, Victor Nhleko.