Saturday Night at the Palace

Name: Saturday Night at the Palace
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-09-11
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Bill Flynn, John Kani, Paul Slabolepszy

1987
R
1h 27m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

YOUR RATING

Drama

Developed for film from a play inspired by true events, Saturday Night at the Palace takes place at a South African fast-food restaurant. The main conflict is between a white antagonist, Vin... Read allDeveloped for film from a play inspired by true events, Saturday Night at the Palace takes place at a South African fast-food restaurant. The main conflict is between a white antagonist, Vince, and a black waiter named September. September was just about to close the restaurant t... Read allDeveloped for film from a play inspired by true events, Saturday Night at the Palace takes place at a South African fast-food restaurant. The main conflict is between a white antagonist, Vince, and a black waiter named September. September was just about to close the restaurant to visit his family who he hasn't seen in two years due to apartheid, then Vince shows up. ... Read all

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

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A 2 Act play that was adapted for television, addressing such subjects as Rivalry amongst friends and Racism in South Africa

Paul and Bill play two friends going to a party in Johannesburg (South Africa's largest city). Bill's character is more withdrawn than his outgoing friend. At the party Paul takes Bill's girl and has his way with her in a car. Later they stop at a Roadhouse (The Palace)which is closing for the day and being looked after by a lone black man who is closing for the night. The two argue, there is much dialogue as the dynamics of their friendship and lives are examined through the very well written screenplay. If you are looking for action give it a skip. It is only in the end of the movie where Bill's character (who has elicited sympathy the whole time) shows his dark side, through his statement "They'll believe me, I'm White" referring to the police.