Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu
“The Story of Solomon Mahlangu”
Synopsis
Solomon Mahlangu is a Mamelodi township schoolboy-hawker who, after the events of June 16th joins the military wing of the ANC to fight against the brutal oppression of the Apartheid regime and ends up becoming an icon of South Africa's liberation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-25
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Durban International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mandla Dube
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Otto, Mandla Dube
- Original Title
- Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Sotho, Tswana, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
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Mandla Dube
Leon Otto, Mandla Dube
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Mandla Dube
Director
Leon Otto
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Mandla Dube
Writer
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Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu about?
Solomon Mahlangu is a Mamelodi township schoolboy-hawker who, after the events of June 16th joins the military wing of the ANC to fight against the brutal oppression of the Apartheid regime and ends up becoming an icon of South Africa's liberation.
Who directed Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu?
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu was directed by Mandla Dube.
Who stars in Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu?
The principal cast of Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu includes Pearl Thusi, Marcel Van Heerden, Welile Nzuza, Louw Venter, Lawrence Joffe.
When was Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu released and how long is it?
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu?
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).