The Biko Inquest (1984)
Based on the official transcripts of the investigation that followed after the very suspicious notorious death in prison of one of the most important leading men of the South African anti-apartheid movement, Steven Biko.
Director: Albert Finney, Graham Evans
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: November 1, 1984
Cast
- Michael Aldridge - Dr. Carter
- Nigel Davenport - Colonel Goosen
- Mark Dignam - Martinus Prins
- Albert Finney - Sidney Kentridge
- Stafford Gordon - Major Snyman
- Michael Gough - Professor Loubser
- Edward Hardwicke - Professor Proctor
- Paul Jerricho - Lieutenant Wilken
- Richard Johnson - Dr. Hersch
- John Standing - Van Rensburg
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roy Simper, Mike Whitcutt
Editing: David Grinter, Phil Moss
Production: Channel 4 Television, Embassy Communications, United British Artists (UBA)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
prison, investigation, south africa, apartheid, based on true story, trial
More Films by Director: Albert Finney, Graham Evans
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Biko Inquest about?
- Based on the official transcripts of the investigation that followed after the very suspicious notorious death in prison of one of the most important leading men of the South African anti-apartheid movement, Steven Biko.
- Who directed The Biko Inquest?
- The Biko Inquest was directed by Albert Finney, Graham Evans.
- Who stars in The Biko Inquest?
- The Biko Inquest stars Michael Aldridge, Nigel Davenport, Mark Dignam, Albert Finney, Stafford Gordon, Michael Gough.
- How long is The Biko Inquest?
- The Biko Inquest has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Biko Inquest?
- The Biko Inquest is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Biko Inquest produced?
- The Biko Inquest was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Biko Inquest?
- The themes of The Biko Inquest include: Inspiring True Stories, Courtroom Drama.