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The Legend of the Hidden City

The Legend of the Hidden City was a South African action adventure series, directed by David Lister, which was broadcast by SABC and SABC2 between 1996 and 1998 as two series with a total of 39 episodes. It was also shown by Sky1 and Five in the United Kingdom, Network 2, Channel 2 in Jordan, ZBC in Zimbabwe,KBC in Kenya, Fun Channel in The Middle East, Kids Channel in Israel, Canal Famille in Québec, Canada and by YTV in Canada.

Plot
The series followed the lives of archaeology students who discover an ancient city in the wilderness unknown to civilisation. As the series progresses, the youngsters Dean and Thabo who survived the helicopter crash (as does Dean's girlfriend Nina but they believe she's dead for much of the series), endure tests and riches, made friends with the inhabitants of the city. ==Production==
Production
The series was produced by Dandelion Distribution Ltd, Wehmeyer Productions, SABC (Series 1 only) and Six Street Studios. It was filmed on location and at Johannesburg and Knysna. A compilation of episodes from the first series was later released on DVD as a film called The Lost City. Series 1 26 half hour episodes. CastBrendan Pollecutt as Dean • Fezile Mpela as Thabo (All episodes except episode 23) • Robert Finlayson as Lord Ram (later King Ram in episodes 14-26) • Gina Borthwick as Princess Kama • Danielle Crouse as Nina (Episodes 1-2/6-26) • Nkhensani Manganyi as Briah • Wilson Dunster as Ammon • Adrienne Pearce as Kabeth • Andre Jacobs as Morgan • Clive Scott as King Nerada • Victor Melleney as Supreme Counsellor Kuth • Owen Sejake as Inquisitor Balik • Keith Grenville as Professor Saunders • Nicky Rebelo as Colonel Senek • David Dukas as Commander Julak (Episodes 4-5/12-13/24-26) • Peter KrummeckSello Sebotsane as Oteth • Michael RichardBill FlynnDale CuttsAnthony Bishop as Monek • Ray NtlokwanaLeila Henriques as Commander Nefret • Michael SwintonCharles KinsmanJohn Lesley as Counsellor Murhat • Iain WinterPeter PiccoloBrigid Erin Jones as Princess Kama’s Aunt • Di ApplebyRobert FridjohnLisa HallWandile Mthetwa as the Bolinga Warrior • Frank OppermanGreg LatterNorman CoombesGordon MulhollandLiz StaughtonCathy Minaar • Peter Gordon • Sam WilliamsStephanie KronsonHennie Oosthuizen as the Doctor • John MaythamGillian GarlickSechaba Morojele as King Ram's Guard (Episode 15) • Ashley HaydenUlrich ChaterisAmanda WilsonRoley JansenPeter GroblerOrg SmalJan TooleyJames WhylePeter Guy • Thomas Hall • Julian MunroZane HannanLen Sparrow HawkTim MahoneyDavid Sherwood as Stall Trader (Episode 15) • Macair CoxGrant SutherlandLillian DubeZukile QuoboseSamantha BembridgeNick BorainFlip TheronKim Van SchoorCait Pocock • Robin Smith • Gil Oved • Ashley Taylor • Debi BrownShelley Heskin Production crew • Co-Executive Producer: Awie Bosman • Executive Producer: Noel Cronin • Line Producer: Peter Clausing • Production/Costume Designer: Hans Nel • Director of Photography: Johan Scheepers • Film Editor: Johan Lategan • Music Composed by: Toby Langton-Gilks • Written by: Lindsay Du Plessis, Sheila Keen, Niall Johnson and Stephanie Pickover • Produced by: Tokkie Wehmeyer • Directed by: David Lister Series 2 13 half hour episodes CastBrendan Pollecutt as Dean • Fezile Mpela as Thabo • Robert Finlayson as King Ram • Gina Borthwick as Queen Kama • Danny Keogh as Darlock (Episodes 1-12) • David Dukas as Commander Julak (later Prince Julak in episodes 8-13) • Nkhensani Manganyi as Briah • Robert Whitehead as Marek (Episodes 1-8/11-13) • Wilson Dunster as Ammon • Adrienne Pearce as Kabeth • Andre Jacobs as Morgan • Michael McCabeCarrie GlynDavid Sherwood as Kari's Father • John Lesley as Counsellor Murhat • Sechaba Morojele as Inquisitor Larek • Candice Hillebrand as Kari (Episodes 6/8-13) • Cait PocockWandile Mthetwa as Bolinga Warrior • Donald WoodburnAnne PowerShelly MeskinAlexandra BowlesJonathan PienaarPeter PerryJoseph MorapediSam WilliamsPats BookholaneGreg Melvill-Smith as the Prison Warden • Neville Thomas as Kanek • Andrew HorneRick Rogers • Peter Fenwick • Leonard MkhiziTimothy ChristieSityhilelo Bontsi • James Edwards • Simon DowdeswellVanessa Pike • Robert McCarthy • Matthew RobertsHennie Oosthuizen as the Doctor • Eric NobbsRoland VisserBismillah NdukaRichard NwambaNicholas AshbyIain Winter-SmithCandice HermanChris ChameleonRoderick JafthaDanielle Crouse as Nina Saunders (Episodes 1-2) Production crew • Executive Producer: Noel Cronin • Line Producer: Johann Schoeman • Production/Costume Designer: Hans Nel • Director of Photography: Vincent C. Cox • Film Editor: Johan Lategan • Music Composed by: Toby Langton-Gilks • Written by: Lindsay Du Plessis • Produced by: Tokkie Wehmeyer • Directed by: David Lister • Script Editor: Awie Bosman ==References==
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