Movie Description
Mandela's Gun
(2016)Overview
Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Algeria and Ethiopia while surviving assassination attempts and betrayal. In South Africa he is finally arrested with the connivance of the CIA In the crucible of the surging African Liberation Movements of the early 60s not only does he study the art of war but also leadership and political survival. MANDELA’S GUN is a thrilling biopic, supported by eyewitness accounts from Mandelas advisors and comrades.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Irvin
- Producer : Jeremy Nathan,Moroba Nkawe
- Writer : Athos Kyriakides,Malcolm Purkey
- Editor : Humphrey Dixon,Henion Han
- Cast : Tumisho Masha,Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele,Khaled Benaissa,Nick Boraine,Luthuli Dlamini,Ashley Dowds,Francis Chouler,Desmond Dube,Adam Neill,Henok Berihune,Tom Fairfoot,Ashleigh Harvey,Fezile Mpela,Jet Novuka,Russel Savadier,Mpho Osei Tutu
Cast
Nelson Mandela
Winnie Mandela
Cherif Belkacem
Cecil Williams
Walter Sisulu
Arthur Goldreich
Bob Hepple
Govan Mbeki
Leonard Bernstein
Captain Guts
MI6 Agent
BOAC Representative
Fish Keitseng
Joe Modise
Mr. Grant
Dan Tloome
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Facts
Original TitleMandela's Gun
Status Released
Release Information
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2016-10-28
Original Language
Runtime 01h 27m
Production CompaniesAgence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel,Dearheart Productions,Delimanzi,Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (South Africa),Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa,The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa),The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (South Africa),National Heritage Council of South Africa,Lipsync Productions,Kreo Films
Genres
- Drama
- Thriller
