Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
Synopsis
Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.
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- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Original Title
- Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Sky Arts, Portobello Pictures
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Tony Palmer
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Tony Palmer
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What is Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard about?
Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.
Who directed Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard?
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard?
The principal cast of Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard includes Athol Fugard, John Kani, Ben Kingsley, Winston Ntshona, Alan Rickman.
When was Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard released and how long is it?
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.