Mapantsula (1988)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 44min
- Crime, Drama
- 20 Oct 1988 (Australia)
- Movie
Mapantsula tells the story of Panic, a petty gangster who inevitably becomes caught up in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and has to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.
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Thomas Mogotlane | ... |
Panic (Johannes Themba Mzolo)
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Marcel van Heerden | ... |
Stander
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Thembi Mtshali | ... |
Pat
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Dolly Rathebe | ... |
Ma Modise
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Peter Se-Puma | ... |
Duma Sithole
(as Peter Sephuma)
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Darlington Michaels | ... |
Dingaan
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Eugene Majola | ... |
Sam Modise
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Gabriel Dichwabe | ... |
Crowd Leader
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Brad Morris | ... |
Riot Policeman
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Polite Dlamini | ... |
Prisoner
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Duma Nyembe | ... |
Prisoner
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Jerry Mokgoko | ... |
Policeman
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Similo Makhambi | ... |
Charge Office Sergeant
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Boitumelo Dijoe | ... |
Sergeant
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Arthur Molepo | ... |
Warder
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Michael Copley | ... |
Businessman
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Louis Seboko | ... |
Mandla
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Nana Motijoane | ... |
Singer in Disco
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Mesh Mapetla | ... |
Emcee in Disco
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| Simon Sabela | ... |
Mr. M
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Margaret Williams | ... |
Joyce
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Sibongile Yende | ... |
Thandi
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Vanessa Cooke | ... |
Mrs. Bentley
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Chris Steyn | ... |
Policeman
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Rueben Senna | ... |
Madala
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Danny Kgolwane | ... |
Tula
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Beauty Kela | ... |
Neighbour 1
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Nomsa Xaba | ... |
Neighbour 2
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Heather Cross | ... |
Woman in Street
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Doris Sehula | ... |
Shebeen Queen
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Vusi Dibakwane | ... |
Jabu
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Magic Hlatshwayo | ... |
Detective
(as Magic Hlatswayo)
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Chico Mokoena | ... |
Salesman
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Judith Ngwenda | ... |
Woman on Bus 1
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Grissel Mboni | ... |
Woman on Bus 2
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Juliet Mazamisa | ... |
Pat's Aunt
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Steven Moloi | ... |
Mayor
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Fakazi Msomi | ... |
Deputy Mayor
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Solomon Motaung | ... |
Youth Chanter
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| Mary Twala | ... |
Woman in Crowd
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Danny Moitse | ... |
A.K.
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Nothemba Mabija | ... |
Youth
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Lehlohnolo Shale | ... |
Youth
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Charles Moeti | ... |
Youth
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Thys Du Plooy | ... |
Stabbed Businessman
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Kelvin Mokgoka | ... |
Man in Cinema
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Moffat Tshabalala | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Steven Nbcokana | ... |
Taxi Driver
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| Lillian Dube | ... |
Sangoma
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Petros Majola | ... |
Old Man
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Glen Radebe | ... |
Security Guard
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Zoliswa Mkentane | ... |
Woman in Disco
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Directed by
| Oliver Schmitz | ||
Written by
| Oliver Schmitz | ... | (writer) and |
| Thomas Mogotlane | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| David Hannay | ... | executive producer |
| Max Montocchio | ... | producer |
| Keith Rosenbaum | ... | executive producer |
| Oliver Schmitz | ... | producer |
Music by
| The Ouens | ||
Cinematography by
| Rod Stewart | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Mark Baard | ... | (as Mike Baard) |
Editorial Department
| Gustavo Bernal-Mancheno | ... | Digital Colorist (as Gustavo Bernal) |
| David Heitner | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Vrishub Merai | ... | Video Technician |
Art Direction by
| Robin Hofmeyr | ||
Makeup Department
| Colleen Carrol | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Baard | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Quinton Sharp | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Alan Gerhardt | ... | sound mixer |
| Andy Van Heerden | ... | boom swinger |
Special Effects by
| Gary Cuthbert | ... | special effects |
| Jannie Wienand | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Weinek | ... | grip |
| Anna Zieminski | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mandy Darling | ... | standby wardrobe |
Additional Crew
| Mary Moody | ... | publicist |
Production Companies
- Haverbeam (in association with)
- One Look Productions (produced by)
- David Hannay Productions (in association with)
- What the Hero Wants
Distributors
- California Newsreel (1989) (United States) (video)
- Film Movement (2024) (United States)
Special Effects
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first anti-apartheid feature film for and about Black South Africans. It was banned by the government of the day, but has subsequently won several South African Film Awards. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid (1993). See more » |