Goodbye Bafana
Synopsis
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
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Goodbye Bafana - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-20
Top Cast
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Joseph Fiennes
James Gregory
Dennis Haysbert
Nelson Mandela
Diane Kruger
Gloria Gregory
Shiloh Henderson
Brett Gregory
Patrick Lyster
Major Pieter Jordaan
Norman Anstey
Jimmy Kruger
Terry Pheto
Zindzi Mandela
Zikhona Mda
Zenani Mandela
Leslie Mongezi
Walter Sisulu
Faith Ndukwana
Winnie Mandela
Zingizile Mtuzula
Raymond Mhlaba
Mehboob Bawa
Ahmed Kathrada
Shakes Myeko
Andrew Mlangeni
Sizwe Msutu
Cyril Ramaphosa
Tyrone Keogh
Brent Gregory
Megan Smith
Natasha Gregory
Jessica Manuel
Natasha Gregory
Khaya Sityo
Jonas Motsadi
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Latter
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- Goodbye Bafana
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United Kingdom, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Film Afrika, X Filme Creative Pool
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Greg Latter, Bob Graham, James Gregory, Brian Cordray
Dario Marianelli
Robert Fraisse
Hervé Schneid
Ilann Girard, Andro Steinborn, Jean-Luc Van Damme, David Wicht
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Greg Latter
Screenplay
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Robert Fraisse
Director of Photography
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Tom Hannam
Production Design
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
Ilann Girard
Producer
Andro Steinborn
Producer
Jean-Luc Van Damme
Producer
David Wicht
Producer
Anton Moon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye Bafana
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What is Goodbye Bafana about?
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
Who directed Goodbye Bafana?
Goodbye Bafana was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Goodbye Bafana?
The principal cast of Goodbye Bafana includes Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger, Shiloh Henderson, Patrick Lyster.
When was Goodbye Bafana released and how long is it?
Goodbye Bafana was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Goodbye Bafana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodbye Bafana was composed by Dario Marianelli.
Is Goodbye Bafana based on a book or true story?
Goodbye Bafana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bob Graham", Novel: "James Gregory".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goodbye Bafana?
Goodbye Bafana holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).