Mandela's Gun
Synopsis
Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Algeria and Ethiopia while surviving assassination attempts and betrayal. In South Africa he is finally arrested with the connivance of the CIA In the crucible of the surging African Liberation Movements of the early 60s not only does he study the art of war but also leadership and political survival. MANDELA’S GUN is a thrilling biopic, supported by eyewitness accounts from Mandelas advisors and comrades.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-26
Top Cast
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Tumisho Masha
Nelson Mandela
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
Winnie Mandela
Khaled Benaissa
Cherif Belkacem
Nick Boraine
Cecil Williams
Luthuli Dlamini
Walter Sisulu
Ashley Dowds
Arthur Goldreich
Francis Chouler
Bob Hepple
Desmond Dube
Govan Mbeki
Adam Neill
Leonard Bernstein
Henok Berihune
Captain Guts
Tom Fairfoot
MI6 Agent
Ashleigh Harvey
BOAC Representative
Fezile Mpela
Fish Keitseng
Jet Novuka
Joe Modise
Russel Savadier
Mr. Grant
Mpho Osei Tutu
Dan Tloome
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Purkey, Athos Kyriakides
- Original Score
- Abdullah Ibrahim
- Original Title
- Mandela's Gun
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel, Dearheart Productions, Delimanzi, Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (South Africa), Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa), The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (South Africa), National Heritage Council of South Africa, Lipsync Productions, Kreo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Malcolm Purkey, Athos Kyriakides
Abdullah Ibrahim
Lance Gewer
Humphrey Dixon, Henion Han
Moroba Nkawe, Tom Harberd, Caroline Steyn, Compton Ross, Tarina Patel
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Purkey
Writer
Moroba Nkawe
Producer
Lance Gewer
Director of Photography
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Henion Han
Editor
Athos Kyriakides
Writer
Abdullah Ibrahim
Original Music Composer
John Irvin
Director
Jeremy Nathan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandela's Gun
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What is Mandela's Gun about?
Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Algeria and Ethiopia while surviving assassination attempts and betrayal. In South Africa he is finally arrested with the connivance of the CIA In the crucible of the surging African Liberation Movements of the early 60s not only does he study the art of war but also leadership and political survival. MANDELA’S GUN is a thrilling biopic, supported by eyewitness accounts from Mandelas advisors and comrades.
Who directed Mandela's Gun?
Mandela's Gun was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Mandela's Gun?
The principal cast of Mandela's Gun includes Tumisho Masha, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Khaled Benaissa, Nick Boraine, Luthuli Dlamini.
When was Mandela's Gun released and how long is it?
Mandela's Gun was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Mandela's Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandela's Gun was composed by Abdullah Ibrahim.