Mandela's Gun
Originally released in 2016. Mandela's Gun is a drama/thriller film. directed by John Irvin. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tumisho Masha, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, and Khaled Benaissa
Synopsis
Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Algeria and Ethiopia while surviving assassination attempts and betrayal. In South Africa he is finally arrested with the connivance of the CIA In the crucible of the surging African Liberation Movements of the early 60s not only does he study the art of war but also leadership and political survival. MANDELA’S GUN is a thrilling biopic, supported by eyewitness accounts from Mandelas advisors and comrades.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Tumisho Masha
as Nelson Mandela
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
as Winnie Mandela
Khaled Benaissa
as Cherif Belkacem
Nick Boraine
as Cecil Williams
Luthuli Dlamini
as Walter Sisulu
Ashley Dowds
as Arthur Goldreich
Francis Chouler
as Bob Hepple
Desmond Dube
as Govan Mbeki
Adam Neill
as Leonard Bernstein
Henok Berihune
as Captain Guts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel
- Dearheart Productions
- Delimanzi
- Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (South Africa)
- Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
- The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa)
- The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (South Africa)
- National Heritage Council of South Africa
- Lipsync Productions
- Kreo Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandela's Gun about?
Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Alg...
Who directed Mandela's Gun?
Mandela's Gun was directed by John Irvin.
How long is Mandela's Gun?
Mandela's Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Mandela's Gun released?
Mandela's Gun was released on October 28, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mandela's Gun?
The main cast of Mandela's Gun includes Tumisho Masha, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Khaled Benaissa, Nick Boraine, Luthuli Dlamini.