The Man Who Drove with Mandela
Synopsis
During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was the distinguished looking white man sitting in the back seat? Meet Cecil Williams, an acclaimed gay white theatre director and communist.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greta Schiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Gevisser
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Canvas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greta Schiller
Mark Gevisser
Philip Miller
Michelle Crenshaw, Tania Hoser
Prisca Swan
Mark Gevisser, Greta Schiller, Indra De Lanerolle
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Gevisser
Writer
Greta Schiller
Director
Philip Miller
Original Music Composer
Michelle Crenshaw
Director of Photography
Tania Hoser
Director of Photography
Prisca Swan
Editor
Mark Gevisser
Producer
Greta Schiller
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Drove with Mandela
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What is The Man Who Drove with Mandela about?
During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was the distinguished looking white man sitting in the back seat? Meet Cecil Williams, an acclaimed gay white theatre director and communist.
Who directed The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
The Man Who Drove with Mandela was directed by Greta Schiller.
Who stars in The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
The principal cast of The Man Who Drove with Mandela includes Cecil Williams, Corin Redgrave, Robert Whitehead, Riaan Velloen, Robert Tsiesi.
When was The Man Who Drove with Mandela released and how long is it?
The Man Who Drove with Mandela was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Drove with Mandela was composed by Philip Miller.