Movie: Pappa Lap 'n Verhaal van n pa en sy dogter

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Gordon Vorster
Gordon Vorster

Pappalap (Herklaas Hattingh)

Katinka Heyns
Katinka Heyns

Krissie Hattingh

Hermien Dommisse
Hermien Dommisse

Mrs. Hofmeyer

Marga van Rooy
Marga van Rooy

Maggie Kleynhans

Manie Botha
Manie Botha

Harry

Trix Pienaar
Trix Pienaar

Donna

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    The picture explores the relationship between a poor widower and his 17-year-old daughter. She dreams of a matric farewell, the handsome boy in her class and a long, white dress. He secretly sells his beloved pigeons to make her a red dress, but in the meantime a teacher also makes Chrissie a dress: a white, elegant dress. Which one will Chrissie choose?

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    1971-06-28

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