Goodbye Bafana
Originally released in 2007. Goodbye Bafana is a history/drama film. directed by Bille August.
Starring Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, and Diane Kruger
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (154 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
Production Companies
- Film Afrika
- X Filme Creative Pool
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Goodbye Bafana?
Goodbye Bafana has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Goodbye Bafana released?
Goodbye Bafana was released on February 11, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Goodbye Bafana?
The main cast of Goodbye Bafana includes Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger, Shiloh Henderson, Patrick Lyster.
Is Goodbye Bafana worth watching?
Goodbye Bafana has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.