Angola: The War
“A faraway war... A clash of ideologies... And some of the biggest battles fought on African soil since World War Two.”
Synopsis
For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anton Beukman
Himself - Former Member, Seaborne Special Forces
Jan Breytenbach
Himself - Founder, 32 Battalion (as Col. Jan Breytenbach)
Fidel Castro
Himself - President of Cuba (archive footage)
Jannie Gildenhuys
Himself - Former Chief, South African Defense Forces
Maxim Gladkov
Himself - Former Soviet Interpreter
Dick Lord
Himself - Former Officer Commanding Air Command Post, SADF (as Brig. Gen. Dick Lord)
Jan Malan
Himself - Former Field Commander, 61 Mech, SADF
Gert Minnaar
Himself - Former Member, 61 Mech, SADF
Koos Moorcroft
Himself - Former Sergeant Major, South African Defense Forces
Craig Thomassen
Himself - Former Member, Corps of Engineers, SADF
Pik Botha
Himself - Former South African Minister of Foreign Affairs
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lamberti
- Original Title
- Angola: The War
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Aquavision TV Productions, Lion Mountain Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lamberti
Peter Lamberti
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Lamberti
Producer
Peter Lamberti
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angola: The War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angola: The War about?
For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.
Who directed Angola: The War?
Angola: The War was directed by Peter Lamberti.
Who stars in Angola: The War?
The principal cast of Angola: The War includes Anton Beukman, Jan Breytenbach, Fidel Castro, Jannie Gildenhuys, Maxim Gladkov.
When was Angola: The War released and how long is it?
Angola: The War was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.