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Mapantsula(1988)

May 21, 19881h 44m

71%User score 71 percent

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7 votes

Overview

A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.

Director: Oliver Schmitz
Writers: Thomas Mogotlane, Oliver Schmitz

Top Billed Cast

Marcel Van Heerden
Stander
Dolly Rathebe
Ma Mobise
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Thomas Mogotlane
Panic
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Thembi Mtshali
Pat

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Peter Sephuma

Duma

Darlington Michaels

Dingaan

Eugene Majola

Sam

Gabriel Dichwabe

Crowd leader

Brad Morris

Riot policeman

Polite Dlamini

Prisoner

Duma Nyembe

Prisoner

Jerry Mokgoko

Policeman

Similo Makhambi

Charge Office Sergeant

Boitumelo Dijoe

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Arthur Molepo

Warder

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Status: Released
Original title: Mapantsula
Original language: Afrikaans
Revenue: $5,525
Production: David Hannay Productions, Haverbeam, One Look Productions

Keywords

gangster
south africa
apartheid
organized crime
sexploitation
anti-apartheid