Mandela and de Klerk
Synopsis
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
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Sidney Poitier
Nelson Mandela
Michael Caine
F.W. de Klerk
Tina Lifford
Winnie Mandela
Gerry Maritz
P.W. Botha
Ian Roberts
Kobie Coetsee
Ben Kruger
James Gregory
Jerry Mofokeng
Walter Sisulu
Owen Sejake
Mlangeni
André Jacobs
Niels Barnard
Tertius Meintjes
Kykendal
John Carson
Willem de Klerk
David Fortune
Mhalaba
Farouk Valley-Omar
Kathrada
Terry Norton
Marike de Klerk
Bankole Omotoso
Mbeki
Sebata Sesiu
Motsoaledi
Moshidi Motshegwa
Zindzi
Nomonde Gogi
Zenani
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Wesley
- Original Score
- Cedric Gradus Samson
- Original Title
- Mandela and de Klerk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Film Afrika
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Richard Wesley
Cedric Gradus Samson
Tobias A. Schliessler
Debra Karen, Benjamin A. Weissman
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Richard Wesley
Screenplay
Cedric Gradus Samson
Original Music Composer
David Barkham
Production Design
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Debra Karen
Editor
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandela and de Klerk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mandela and de Klerk about?
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
Who directed Mandela and de Klerk?
Mandela and de Klerk was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Mandela and de Klerk?
The principal cast of Mandela and de Klerk includes Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Tina Lifford, Gerry Maritz, Ian Roberts.
When was Mandela and de Klerk released and how long is it?
Mandela and de Klerk was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Mandela and de Klerk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandela and de Klerk was composed by Cedric Gradus Samson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mandela and de Klerk?
Mandela and de Klerk holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).