Having spent 10 years in prison for nationalist activities, Shack Twala is finally ordered released by the South African Supreme Court but he finds himself almost immediately on the run after a run-in with the police. Assisted by his lawyer Rina Van Niekirk and visiting British engineer Jim Keogh, he heads for Capetown where he hopes to recover a stash of diamonds, meant to finance revolutionary activities, that he had entrusted to a dentist before his incarceration. Along the way, they are followed by Major Horn of the South African State security bureau and it becomes apparent that he has no intention of arresting them until they reach their final destination
Some tribal people are shown in scant clothing but not naked.
The two main characters are both living with women and both have an implied sexual encounter. One is shown briefly thrusting his body against a woman while hiding in a closet. The other is shown taking a bath with a woman (no nudity).
violence
Bloody shootings, stabbings, and beatings occur onscreen.
profanity
Harsh for the time. B-words, Jesus' name, d-words, h-words, and a-words are used.
