The Man Who Drove with Mandela (1999)

During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was ... See full summary »

Director:

Greta Schiller

Writer:

Mark Gevisser

Stars:

Joseph Bale, Adriaan Bassier, Ashley Brownlee

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Joseph Bale
Adriaan Bassier
Ashley Brownlee
Gavin Haward
Corin Redgrave	...	Cecil Williams - One Man Show sequence
Clinton Smith
Robert Tsiesi
Riaan Velloen
Robert Whitehead
Cecil Williams

Storyline

During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was the distinguished looking white man sitting in the back seat? Meet Cecil Williams, an acclaimed gay white theatre director and communist.

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Plot Keywords:

apartheid | nelson mandela | south africa | political activism | gay interest | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

UK Belgium

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 July 1999 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canvas

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color

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Soundtracks

"Mayibuye"
Written & Performed by Vusi Mahlasela

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