Brazil / Feb 11, 2007 / 10
1h 55min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Zikhona Mda | Zenani Mandela |
| Leslie Mongezi | Walter Sisulu |
| Faith Ndukwana | Winnie Mandela |
| Zingizile Mtuzula | Raymond Mhlaba |
| Mehboob Bawa | Ahmed Kathrada |
| Shakes Myeko | Andrew Mlangeni |
| Sizwe Msutu | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Tyrone Keogh | Brent Gregory |
| Megan Smith | Natasha Gregory |
| Jessica Manuel | Natasha Gregory |
| Khaya Sityo | Jonas Motsadi |
| Warrick Grier | Vann Niekerk |
| Clive Fox | Col. Pier Barnard |
| Eduan van Jaarsveldt | Sgt Chris Brits |
| Claire Berlein | Sannie |
| Jennifer Steyn | Joyce Barnard |
| André Jacobs | Brigadier Morkel |
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| Mark Elderkin | Vosloo |
| Danny Keogh | Colonel Stander |
| Marko van der Colff | Dannie Bosman |
| Corien Pelt | Lynette |
| Garth Breytenbach | Jack Steyn |
| Louis Van Niekerk | Generel Voster |
| Adrian Galley | Brigadier Kemp |
| Trix Pienaar | Barbara |
| Dan Robbertse | Captain Nel |
| Zolile Nokwe | Hangula |
| Willy Harzon | Pollsmoor Captain |
| Paula Pursch | Librarian |
| Albert Maritz | Library security guard |
| Bernice Mpinda | Elderly black lady |
| Michele Belknap | Librarian receptionist |
| Thomas Galvin | Young James |
| Bulelani Sonqishe | Bafana |
| Martin Le Maitre | Quartermaster |
| Kyle Solms | Young Warder |
| Graham Weir | Tough Warder |
| Mauro Stephano Faraoni | Warder at harbour |
| Antonio Cencherle | Gate guard |
| Bulelwa Cosa | Black lady with child |
| Matthew Dylan Roberts | Man in suit |
| Alessandra Vinciguerra | Lady in blue |
| Charl van Heyningen | News reader 1982 |
Genres
HistoryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Goodbye Bafana |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Belgium, United Kingdom, South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Film Afrika, X Filme Creative Pool |
| Release date | 11 febbraio 2007 |
| Production | David Wicht, Andro Steinborn, Jean-Luc Van Damme, Ilann Girard |
| Writer | Greg Latter, Bob Graham, James Gregory, Brian Cordray |
| Casting | Paul Schnee, Billy Hopkins, Moonyeenn Lee, Kerry Barden, Suzanne Smith Crowley |
| Editing | Hervé Schneid, Guy Travers |
| Cinematography | Robert Fraisse |
| Assistant directors | Bille August, Morag Cameron |
| Camera operators | Robert Fraisse |
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| Additional photography | Robert Fraisse |
| Production design | Tom Hannam, Jonathan Hely-Hutchinson, Zaan De Villiers |
| Art direction | Jonathan Hely-Hutchinson, Tom Hannam, Zaan De Villiers |
| Set decoration | Zaan De Villiers, Tom Hannam, Jonathan Hely-Hutchinson |
| Stunts | Julian Koberman, Anton Moon |
| Music | Dario Marianelli, Herman Pieëte |
| Sound | Dario Marianelli, Herman Pieëte |
| Costume design | Diana Cilliers, Pia Cornelius, Debbie Rogovsky |
| Makeup | Pia Cornelius, Debbie Rogovsky, Diana Cilliers |
| Hairstyling | Pia Cornelius, Diana Cilliers, Debbie Rogovsky |
| Budget | 30.000.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Feb 11, 2007 / R
France / Apr 11, 2007 / 12
Germany / Apr 12, 2007 / 6
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Italy / Apr 13, 2007
Spain / Apr 27, 2007 / APTA
Greece / Jul 09, 2007 / 13
Netherlands / Sep 06, 2007 / 12
Digital
Ireland / May 11, 2007 / 15
South Korea / Jun 10, 2013 / 15
Physical media
Sweden / Dec 05, 2007 / 11
Netherlands / Feb 21, 2008 / 12 / DVD
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