Bopha!
Synopsis
In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family and what he believes is his duty.
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Bopha! - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-29
Top Cast
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Danny Glover
Micah Mangena
Malcolm McDowell
De Villiers
Alfre Woodard
Rosie Mangena
Marius Weyers
Van Tonder
Maynard Eziashi
Zweli Mangena
Malick Bowens
Pule Rampa
Robin Smith
Retlief
Michael Chinyamurindi
Solomon
Christopher John Hall
Naledi Machikano
Grace Mahlaba
Thokozile Machikano
Julie Strijdom
Lucy Van Tonder (as Julie Stridom)
Peter Kampila
Nonsizt
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube
Magubane
Eric Miyeni
Bantebe
Tshepo Nzimande
Mandla
Wilfred Tongarepi
Nkeala
Innocent Ngavaira
Samuel
Gavin Mey
White Policeman #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$212K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$11.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan Freeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Bird, John Wierick, Percy Mtwa
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Bopha!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $212K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Arsenio Hall Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan Freeman
Brian Bird, John Wierick, Percy Mtwa
James Horner
David Watkin
Lawrence N. Taubman
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Freeman
Director
Brian Bird
Writer
John Wierick
Writer
Lawrence N. Taubman
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Percy Mtwa
Writer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bopha!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bopha! about?
In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family and what he believes is his duty.
Who directed Bopha!?
Bopha! was directed by Morgan Freeman.
Who stars in Bopha!?
The principal cast of Bopha! includes Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfre Woodard, Marius Weyers, Maynard Eziashi.
When was Bopha! released and how long is it?
Bopha! was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bopha!?
Bopha! had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $212K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bopha!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bopha! was composed by James Horner.