Bopha! (1993)

Cast

• Danny Glover - Micah Mangena
• Malcolm McDowell - De Villiers
• Alfre Woodard - Rosie Mangena
• Marius Weyers - Van Tonder
• Maynard Eziashi - Zweli Mangena
• Malick Bowens - Pule Rampa
• Robin Smith - Retlief
• Michael Chinyamurindi - Solomon
• Christopher John Hall - Naledi Machikano
• Grace Mahlaba - Thokozile Machikano

Screenplay

• Brian Bird
• John Wierick
• Percy Mtwa

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

police brutality, police state, south africa, apartheid, anc (african national congress), afrikaans, racism, anti-apartheid, father son conflict, pretoria, south africa, authoritarian regime, african revolutionaries

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bopha! about?

In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family and what he believes is his duty.

Who directed Bopha!?

Bopha! was directed by Morgan Freeman.

Who stars in Bopha!?

Bopha! stars Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfre Woodard, Marius Weyers, Maynard Eziashi, Malick Bowens.

How long is Bopha!?

Bopha! has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).

What genre is Bopha!?

Bopha! is a Drama film.

What is the budget of Bopha!?

Bopha! had a budget of $12M.

How much did Bopha! gross?

Bopha! grossed $212,483 worldwide.

Where was Bopha! produced?

Bopha! was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Bopha!?

The themes of Bopha! include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Social Commentary and Reflection.