Goodbye Bafana(2007)
Overview
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.
Director
Bille August
Studio
Film Afrika
Budget
$30M
Cast
Joseph Fiennes
as James Gregory
Dennis Haysbert
as Nelson Mandela
Diane Kruger
as Gloria Gregory
Shiloh Henderson
as Brett Gregory
Patrick Lyster
as Major Pieter Jordaan
Norman Anstey
as Jimmy Kruger
Terry Pheto
as Zindzi Mandela
Zikhona Mda
as Zenani Mandela
Leslie Mongezi
as Walter Sisulu
Faith Ndukwana
as Winnie Mandela
Zingizile Mtuzula
as Raymond Mhlaba
Mehboob Bawa
as Ahmed Kathrada
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
Xhosa
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$30M
Production Companies
Film Afrika • X Filme Creative Pool
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Where can I watch Goodbye Bafana?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Goodbye Bafana (2007).
What is Goodbye Bafana about?▼
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.
Who directed Goodbye Bafana?▼
Goodbye Bafana was directed by Bille August and released in 2007. It is a history, drama film.
How long is Goodbye Bafana?▼
Goodbye Bafana has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Goodbye Bafana?▼
The cast of Goodbye Bafana includes Joseph Fiennes as James Gregory, Dennis Haysbert as Nelson Mandela, Diane Kruger as Gloria Gregory, Shiloh Henderson as Brett Gregory, Patrick Lyster as Major Pieter Jordaan and more.
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