Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom(2013)
“It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
Overview
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Director
Justin Chadwick
Studio
Videovision Entertainment
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$28M
Cast
Idris Elba
as Nelson Mandela
Naomie Harris
as Winnie Madikizela
Tony Kgoroge
as Walter Sisulu
Riaad Moosa
as Ahmed Kathrada
Fana Mokoena
as Govan Mbeki
Robert Hobbs
as Chief Warder
Jamie Bartlett
as James Gregory
Lindiwe Matshikiza
as Zindzi Mandela
Terry Pheto
as Evelyn Mase
Deon Lotz
as Kobie Coetzee
Thapelo Mokoena
as Elias Motsoaledi
Zolani Mkiva
as Raymond Mhlaba
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 21m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$28M
Production Companies
Videovision Entertainment • Film Afrika • Distant Horizon
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What is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom about?▼
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Who directed Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?▼
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was directed by Justin Chadwick and released in 2013. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?▼
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
Who stars in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?▼
The cast of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom includes Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, Naomie Harris as Winnie Madikizela, Tony Kgoroge as Walter Sisulu, Riaad Moosa as Ahmed Kathrada, Fana Mokoena as Govan Mbeki and more.
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