United Kingdom / Nov 01, 1984
The Biko Inquest (1984)
Directed by Albert Finney, Graham Evans
1h 42minruntime
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Plot
Based on the official transcripts of the investigation that followed after the very suspicious notorious death in prison of one of the most important leading men of the South African anti-apartheid movement, Steven Biko.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Jerricho | Lieutenant Wilken |
| Richard Johnson | Dr. Hersch |
| John Standing | Van Rensburg |
| Paul Fryer | Clerk to van Rensburg |
| Betty Bod Hlela | Steve Biko's Widow |
| Peggy Phango | Steve Biko's Mother |
| Benny Mayer | Steve Biko's Brother |
Genres
DramaHistoryTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Biko Inquest |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Channel 4 Television, Embassy Communications, United British Artists (UBA) |
| Release date | 1 novembre 1984 |
| Executive producer | Richard Johnson |
| Production | Cecil Clarke |
| Writer | Jon Blair, Norman Fenton, Joshua Sinclair |
| Editing | David Grinter, Phil Moss |
| Cinematography | Roy Simper, Mike Whitcutt |
| Assistant directors | Albert Finney, Graham Evans |
| Camera operators | Roy Simper, Mike Whitcutt |
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| Additional photography | Roy Simper, Mike Whitcutt |
| Production design | David McHenry |
| Art direction | David McHenry |
| Set decoration | David McHenry |
| Music | Ted Scott |
| Sound | Ted Scott |
| Costume design | Sheelagh Killeen, Sheila Manning |
| Makeup | Sheila Manning, Sheelagh Killeen |
| Hairstyling | Sheelagh Killeen, Sheila Manning |
Release dates
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United States / Sep 12, 1985 / Aired on Showtime
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