Angola: The War (2017)

A faraway war... A clash of ideologies... And some of the biggest battles fought on African soil since World War Two.

Angola: The War (2017) poster

For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.

Director: Peter Lamberti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

  • Anton Beukman - Himself - Former Member, Seaborne Special Forces
  • Jan Breytenbach - Himself - Founder, 32 Battalion (as Col. Jan Breytenbach)
  • Fidel Castro - Himself - President of Cuba (archive footage)
  • Jannie Gildenhuys - Himself - Former Chief, South African Defense Forces
  • Maxim Gladkov - Himself - Former Soviet Interpreter
  • Dick Lord - Himself - Former Officer Commanding Air Command Post, SADF (as Brig. Gen. Dick Lord)
  • Jan Malan - Himself - Former Field Commander, 61 Mech, SADF
  • Gert Minnaar - Himself - Former Member, 61 Mech, SADF
  • Koos Moorcroft - Himself - Former Sergeant Major, South African Defense Forces
  • Craig Thomassen - Himself - Former Member, Corps of Engineers, SADF
Production: Aquavision TV Productions, Lion Mountain Media
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Lamberti
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angola: The War about?
For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.
Who directed Angola: The War?
Angola: The War was directed by Peter Lamberti.
Who stars in Angola: The War?
Angola: The War stars Anton Beukman, Jan Breytenbach, Fidel Castro, Jannie Gildenhuys, Maxim Gladkov, Dick Lord.
How long is Angola: The War?
Angola: The War has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Angola: The War?
Angola: The War is a Documentary film.
Where was Angola: The War produced?
Angola: The War was produced in South Africa.