Place Under the Sun (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Place Under the Sun is a drama and romance film directed by William Faure, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A dreaded sickness destroys Karen Viljoen life as rich man's wife. She is diagnosed as leprous. While Karen is in the Westford hospital with her sickness, her husband Otto finds solace with his secretary. To top it all Karen's son is taken away from her. Her doctor, Tertius Louw, intervenes just in time.
Who’s in it. Place Under the Sun stars Jana Cilliers as Karen Viljoen, Regardt van den Bergh as Dr. Tertius Louw, Eckard Rabe as Otto Viljoen and Tobie Cronje as Piet Fieks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Place Under the Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Place Under the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Place Under the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Place Under the Sun (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Place Under the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Place Under the Sun worth watching?
- Place Under the Sun holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Place Under the Sun?
- Place Under the Sun stars Jana Cilliers, Regardt van den Bergh, Eckard Rabe, Tobie Cronje and Magda Beukes.
- When was Place Under the Sun released?
- Place Under the Sun was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.