Mandela's Gun (2016)
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.
Director: John Irvin
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: October 28, 2016
Cast
- Tumisho Masha - Nelson Mandela
- Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele - Winnie Mandela
- Khaled Benaissa - Cherif Belkacem
- Nick Boraine - Cecil Williams
- Luthuli Dlamini - Walter Sisulu
- Ashley Dowds - Arthur Goldreich
- Francis Chouler - Bob Hepple
- Desmond Dube - Govan Mbeki
- Adam Neill - Leonard Bernstein
- Henok Berihune - Captain Guts
Screenplay
Music: Abdullah Ibrahim
Cinematography: Lance Gewer
Editing: Humphrey Dixon, Henion Han
Production: Agence 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
Country: Algeria, South Africa, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mandela's Gun about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mandela's Gun?
- Mandela's Gun was directed by John Irvin.
- Who stars in Mandela's Gun?
- Mandela's Gun stars Tumisho Masha, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Khaled Benaissa, Nick Boraine, Luthuli Dlamini, Ashley Dowds.
- How long is Mandela's Gun?
- Mandela's Gun has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Mandela's Gun?
- Mandela's Gun is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Mandela's Gun produced?
- Mandela's Gun was produced in Algeria, South Africa, United Kingdom.