The Godless City (1958)

Overview : 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”).

Release Date : June 5, 1958

Runtime : 65m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Pierre D. Botha Films

Countries : South Africa

Keywords : south africa, johannesburg south africa, sexploitation, afrikaans, thug, inner city, gauteng, skollie, restless youth