Tenth of a Second
movie

Torn between his desire for justice - and his obsession with revenge.
Released January 01, 1987
Genres:
Overview
"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.
Runtime
1h 17m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Tenth of a Second
Status
Released
Production Countries
- South Africa
Spoken Languages
Production Companies
New World Pictures
United States