Mandela's Gun is a 2016 South African biographical film of Nelson Mandela's experience as a guerrilla fighter for the African National Congress. It was directed by John Irvin and shot in South Africa.[1][2][3][4]
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Directed by | John Irvin |
Written by | Athos Kyriakides Malcolm Purkey |
Produced by | Claire Evans Jeremy Nathan Moroba Nkawe |
Starring | Tumisho Masha |
Cinematography | Lance Gewer |
Edited by | Humphrey Dixon Henion Han |
Music by | Abdullah Ibrahim |
Production companies | Dearheart Productions Dv8 Films |
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Country | South Africa |
Language | English |
Nelson Mandela is portrayed by newcomer Tumisho Masha, who soon after the film's release was arrested on charges of "intent to cause grievous bodily harm" and "malicious damage to property."[5]
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