Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Director: Justin Chadwick
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: November 28, 2013
Cast
- Idris Elba - Nelson Mandela
- Naomie Harris - Winnie Madikizela
- Tony Kgoroge - Walter Sisulu
- Riaad Moosa - Ahmed Kathrada
- Fana Mokoena - Govan Mbeki
- Robert Hobbs - Chief Warder
- Jamie Bartlett - James Gregory
- Lindiwe Matshikiza - Zindzi Mandela
- Terry Pheto - Evelyn Mase
- Deon Lotz - Kobie Coetzee
Screenplay
- William Nicholson (Screenplay)
Music: Alex Heffes, The Edge
Cinematography: Lol Crawley
Editing: Rick Russell
Production: Videovision Entertainment, Film Afrika, Distant Horizon, National Empowerment Fund, Origin Pictures, Pathé, Revolt Films, The Weinstein Company, Yucaipa Films
Country: France, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
prison, south africa, apartheid, biography, nelson mandela, historical figure
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom about?
- A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
- Who directed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was directed by Justin Chadwick.
- Who stars in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa, Fana Mokoena, Robert Hobbs.
- How long is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom gross?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom produced?
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was produced in France, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?
- The themes of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.