Mapantsula
Synopsis
A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Thomas Mogotlane
Panic
Marcel Van Heerden
Stander
Thembi Mtshali
Pat
Dolly Rathebe
Ma Mobise
Peter Sephuma
Duma
Darlington Michaels
Dingaan
Eugene Majola
Sam
Gabriel Dichwabe
Crowd leader
Brad Morris
Riot policeman
Polite Dlamini
Prisoner
Duma Nyembe
Prisoner
Jerry Mokgoko
Policeman
Similo Makhambi
Charge Office Sergeant
Boitumelo Dijoe
Sergeant
Arthur Molepo
Warder
Michael Copley
Businessman
Louis Seboko
Mandla
Nana Motijoane
Singer in Disco
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Schmitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Schmitz, Thomas Mogotlane
- Original Score
- The Ouens
- Original Title
- Mapantsula
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Sotho, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6K
- Production Studios
- David Hannay Productions, Haverbeam, One Look Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Schmitz
Oliver Schmitz, Thomas Mogotlane
The Ouens
Rod Stewart
Mark Baard
Oliver Schmitz, Max Montocchio, David Hannay, Keith Rosenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Schmitz
Director
Oliver Schmitz
Writer
Thomas Mogotlane
Writer
Oliver Schmitz
Producer
Max Montocchio
Producer
Mark Baard
Editor
Rod Stewart
Director of Photography
The Ouens
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mapantsula
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What is Mapantsula about?
A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.
Who directed Mapantsula?
Mapantsula was directed by Oliver Schmitz.
Who stars in Mapantsula?
The principal cast of Mapantsula includes Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali, Dolly Rathebe, Peter Sephuma.
When was Mapantsula released and how long is it?
Mapantsula was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Mapantsula make at the box office?
Mapantsula grossed $6K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mapantsula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mapantsula was composed by The Ouens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mapantsula?
Mapantsula holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).