The Bang Bang Club (2011)
Sometimes you get too close
In the early to mid '90s, when the South African system of apartheid was in its death throes, four photographers - Greg Marinovich, Kevin Carter, Ken Oosterbroek and João Silva - bonded by their friendship and a sense of purpose, worked together to chronicle the violence and upheaval leading up to the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela as president. Their work is risky and dangerous, potentially fatally so, as they thrust themselves into the middle of chaotic clashes between forces backed by the government (including Inkatha Zulu warriors) and those in support of Mandela's African National Congress.
Cast
- Malin Åkerman - Robin Comley
- Ryan Phillippe - Greg Marinovich
- Taylor Kitsch - Kevin Carter
- Frank Rautenbach - Ken Oosterbroek
- Neels Van Jaarsveld - Joao Silva
- Russel Savadier - Ronald Graham
- Ashley Friedlander - Roxy
- Patrick Lyster - James Nachtwey
- Nelson Mandela - Nelson Mandela
- Lika Berning - Vivian
Screenplay
- Steven Silver (Screenplay)
- Greg Marinovich (Novel)
- João Silva (Novel)
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
photographer, south africa, apartheid, biography, combat photography
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bang Bang Club about?
- In the early to mid '90s, when the South African system of apartheid was in its death throes, four photographers - Greg Marinovich, Kevin Carter, Ken Oosterbroek and João Silva - bonded by their friendship and a sense of purpose, worked together to chronicle the violence and upheaval leading up to the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela as president. Their work is risky and dangerous, potentially fatally so, as they thrust themselves into the middle of chaotic clashes between forces backed by the government (including Inkatha Zulu warriors) and those in support of Mandela's African National Congress.
- Who directed The Bang Bang Club?
- The Bang Bang Club was directed by Steven Silver.
- Who stars in The Bang Bang Club?
- The Bang Bang Club stars Malin Åkerman, Ryan Phillippe, Taylor Kitsch, Frank Rautenbach, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Russel Savadier.
- How long is The Bang Bang Club?
- The Bang Bang Club has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Bang Bang Club?
- The Bang Bang Club is a Drama, History film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Bang Bang Club?
- The Bang Bang Club has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was The Bang Bang Club produced?
- The Bang Bang Club was produced in Canada, South Africa.
- What are the themes of The Bang Bang Club?
- The themes of The Bang Bang Club include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.