Goodbye Bafana (2007)
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
Director: Bille August
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: February 11, 2007
Cast
- Joseph Fiennes - James Gregory
- Dennis Haysbert - Nelson Mandela
- Diane Kruger - Gloria Gregory
- Shiloh Henderson - Brett Gregory
- Patrick Lyster - Major Pieter Jordaan
- Norman Anstey - Jimmy Kruger
- Terry Pheto - Zindzi Mandela
- Zikhona Mda - Zenani Mandela
- Leslie Mongezi - Walter Sisulu
- Faith Ndukwana - Winnie Mandela
Screenplay
- Greg Latter (Screenplay)
- Bob Graham (Novel)
- James Gregory (Novel)
- Brian Cordray (Script Consultant)
Music: Dario Marianelli
Cinematography: Robert Fraisse
Editing: Hervé Schneid
Production: Film Afrika, X Filme Creative Pool
Country: Belgium, United Kingdom, South Africa
Language: Xhosa, English
Budget: $30M
Original Language: en
Keywords
escape, prison cell, jail guard, south africa, apartheid, nelson mandela, xenophobia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Goodbye Bafana about?
- The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
- Who directed Goodbye Bafana?
- Goodbye Bafana was directed by Bille August.
- Who stars in Goodbye Bafana?
- Goodbye Bafana stars Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger, Shiloh Henderson, Patrick Lyster, Norman Anstey.
- How long is Goodbye Bafana?
- Goodbye Bafana has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Goodbye Bafana?
- Goodbye Bafana is a History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Goodbye Bafana?
- Goodbye Bafana had a budget of $30M.
- Where was Goodbye Bafana produced?
- Goodbye Bafana was produced in Belgium, United Kingdom, South Africa.