About

Known credits:
31
Birthday:
1926-01-01
Place of birth:
South Africa
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Emil Nofal

Overview

Emil Nofal was a prominent South African film director, screenwriter, and producer, instrumental in shaping the country's cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Beginning his career at the age of 13 in the film processing laboratory at Killarney Film Studios, he progressed to roles as an editor, scriptwriter, and director. Nofal's notable works include Rip van Wyk (1960), Voor Sononder (1962), and Kimberley Jim (1963), the latter featuring American country singer Jim Reeves. His films often explored social themes and contributed significantly to the development of South African cinema. Nofal passed away in Johannesburg on July 18, 1986.

Known for

Acting
1966 All the Way to Paris Actor TV Announcer N/A
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Directing
1986 You Gotta Be Crazy! Directing Director N/A
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1985 You're in the Movies Directing Director N/A
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1972 The Winners Directing Director N/A
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1967 Wild Season Directing Director 59
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1965 King Hendrik Directing Director N/A
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1963 Kimberley Jim Directing Director N/A
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1962 Voor Sononder Directing Director N/A
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1960 Rip van Wyk Directing Director N/A
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1960 Keep The Shiny Side Face Up Directing Director N/A
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1952 Song of Africa Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1986 You Gotta Be Crazy! Writing Writer N/A
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1985 You're in the Movies Writing Screenplay N/A
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1978 The Fifth Season Writing Writer 59
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1972 The Winners Writing Writer N/A
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1968 The Candidate Writing Story 58
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1965 King Hendrik Writing Writer N/A
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1963 Kimberley Jim Writing Writer N/A
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1962 Lord Uncle Pete Writing Writer 59
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1962 Voor Sononder Writing Writer N/A
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1960 Rip van Wyk Writing Story N/A
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1960 Rip van Wyk Writing Screenplay N/A
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1960 Keep The Shiny Side Face Up Writing Writer N/A
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1953 Inspan Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1985 You're in the Movies Production Producer N/A
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1978 The Fifth Season Production Producer 59
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1974 Ongewenste Vreemdeling Production Producer N/A
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1965 King Hendrik Production Producer N/A
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1963 Kimberley Jim Production Producer N/A
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1962 Voor Sononder Production Producer N/A
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1960 Rip van Wyk Production Producer N/A
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