Many Thanks to Sven Barsby for this article on the Ruiter in Swart Series and the NEW LIVE-ACTION DVD - which is sure to be popular amongst fans of this classic series:
Ruiter in Swart was one of the first Photo Story Magazines published by Republican Press, first appearing in 1966, just after Kyk/See, Mark Condor and Dr Conrad Brand. Arguably the most popular "cowboy" photo story ever published, the story features the character Ben in the Lowveld of the 1880s. After his
son is kidnapped, he makes it his life's ambition to root out all evil and find
his son. When the series ended with issue no 491 (after a run of 17 years),
all Ben's attempts to find his son had been unsuccessful. The role of Ben,
Ruiter in Swart, was played by Vonk de Ridder, an established actor at
the time with films such as "Voor Sononder" and "Kimberley Jim" with Jim
Reeves, to his credit.
Cover images of issues no 1, 15, 119 and 400:
Cover images of issues no 1, 15, 119 and 400:
Owing to popular demand, Ruiter in Swart Productions has brought this
Classic South African fiction hero back, producing a film in 2012.
Vonk de Ridder reprises the role of Ruiter in Swart, almost 30 years since the last issue saw print.
In this new film Ben is retired from the ZARP (Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek Polisie), but when he is called on to assist in apprehending cattle thieves, possibly led by his long-lost son Eben, he has no hesitation in donning his famous black outfit, strapping on his gun belt and setting out on his black stallion to pursue the criminals.
Production of the film "Ruiter in Swart" was completed in August 2012 and
the DVD is now available for purchase to the general public. The DVD will not be
distributed commercially.
A True South African Legend - come to life! Order your copy today!
Cover of the DVD:
To order this DVD, contact:
Altus van Wyk, cell no 0732483104
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Remember the picture books of the 60's and 70's at 20 to 30 cents. Cost for the new picture book is R50, although Bargain Books is selling at R20. Got my copy yesterday. 07102016. Hermann
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