South African teenagers fight against apartheid in the Soweto Uprising.
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| Leleti Khumalo | ... |
Sarafina
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| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Mary Masembuko
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| Miriam Makeba | ... |
Angelina
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| John Kani | ... |
School Principal
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Dumisani Dlamini | ... |
Crocodile
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| Mbongeni Ngema | ... |
Sabela
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Sipho Kunene | ... |
Guitar
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Tertius Meintjes | ... |
Lieutenant Bloem
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| Robert Whitehead | ... |
Interrogator
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| Somizi Mhlongo | ... |
Fire
(as Somizi 'Whacko' Mhlongo)
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Nhlanhla Ngema | ... |
Stimela
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Faca Khulu | ... |
Eddie
(as Faca Kulu)
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Wendy Mseleku | ... |
China
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| Mary Twala | ... |
Sarafina's Grandmother
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James Mthoba | ... |
Sarafina's Uncle
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| Greg Latter | ... |
Policeman
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Gideon De Wet | ... |
Policeman
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| Nicky Rebelo | ... |
Soldier
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James Whyle | ... |
Soldier
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Bheki Mqadi | ... |
Moses
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Michelle Bestbier | ... |
Mrs. Hendricks
(as Michele Bestbier)
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Patrick Ndlovu | ... |
Victor Gumede
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David Manqele | ... |
Preacher
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Sibusiso Ngema | ... |
Funeral Leader
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Zanele Sangweni | ... |
Lindiwe
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Ayanda Nhlangothi | ... |
Thulani
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Bafana Hendricks | ... |
Jabu
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Pheto Wildeman | ... |
Nhanhla
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Xolani Dlamini | ... |
Sarafina's Brother
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Siya Ngcobo | ... |
Sarafina's Brother
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Louis Seboko | ... |
Joe Masombuka
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Sam Ngakane | ... |
Guitar's Father
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Doris Sehula | ... |
Woman Shopper
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Dominic Skosana | ... |
Prison Guard
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Ishmael Boikanyo | ... |
Prison Guard
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Siphamandla Ngcamu | ... |
Testimonies / Crocodile's Gang Member / Dancer
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Mfana 'Jones' Hlope | ... |
Testimonies / Crocodile's Gang Member / Dancer
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Congo Radebe | ... |
Silence
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Thufani Didi | ... |
Crocodile's Gang Member / Dancer
(as Thulani Didi)
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Vincent Ngobese | ... |
Crocodile's Gang Member / Dancer
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Vukani Dlamini | ... |
Crocodile's Gang Member / Dancer
(as Vukani 'Marko' Dlamini)
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Gugwana Dlamini | ... |
Sarafina's Friend / Dancer
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Dipou Lehlongwa | ... |
Sarafina's Friend / Dancer
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Khuluiwe Sithole | ... |
Sarafina's Friend / Dancer
(as Khululiwe Sithole)
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Batho Mhlongo | ... |
Sarafina's Friend / Dancer
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Billy Mashigo | ... |
Shebeen Drinker
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Dixon Malele | ... |
Shebeen Drinker
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Eric Seema | ... |
Shebeen Drinker
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Velaphi Msini | ... |
Teacher
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Mate Bashe | ... |
Teacher
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Princess Msala | ... |
Teacher
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Sbongile Dingatha | ... |
Woman Shopper
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Olga Mvicane | ... |
Woman Shopper
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Sindi Dlathu | ... |
Dancer
(as Sindiswa Dlathu)
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Mabusi Gumede | ... |
Dancer
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Khanyo Maphumulo | ... |
Dancer
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Mmabatho Ramoupi | ... |
Dancer
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Sonto Khumalo | ... |
Dancer
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Nonhlanhla Sithole | ... |
Dancer
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Seipati Sothoane | ... |
Dancer
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Sindisiwe Sokhela | ... |
Dancer
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Velile Mchunu | ... |
Dancer
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Brian 'Jazz' Mazibuko | ... |
Dancer
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Thapi 'Joko' Khambule | ... |
Dancer
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Gugu Mkhize | ... |
Dancer
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Lerato Wildeman | ... |
Dancer
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Nokuzola Dhlathu | ... |
Dancer
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Futhi Mhlongo | ... |
Dancer
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Rayhana Myles | ... |
Dancer
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Sibonakaliso Sothoane | ... |
Dancer
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Zanele Radebe | ... |
Dancer
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Alfred Ndlovu | ... |
Dancer
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Cyprian Shandu | ... |
Dancer
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John Lata | ... |
Dancer
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Mazwe Shabalala | ... |
Dancer
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Phakiso Motloung | ... |
Dancer
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Sduduzo Mthethwa | ... |
Dancer
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Thulani Mofokeng | ... |
Dancer
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Mabonga Khumalo | ... |
Dancer
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Nkosana Mzolo | ... |
Dancer
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Sduduzo Mbili | ... |
Dancer
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Skhumbuzo Kubheka | ... |
Dancer
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Sindane Mbatha | ... |
Dancer
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| Stephen Evans | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Dieketseng Mnisi | ... |
Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Darrell Roodt | ... | (as Darrell James Roodt) |
Written by
| Mbongeni Ngema | ... | (play) |
| Mbongeni Ngema | ... | (screenplay) |
| William Nicholson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Kirk D'Amico | ... | executive producer |
| Tania Jenkins | ... | line producer |
| Sudhir Pragjee | ... | executive producer |
| Anant Singh | ... | producer |
| Sanjeev Singh | ... | executive producer |
| Helena Spring | ... | executive producer |
| David M. Thompson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stanley Myers | ||
Cinematography by
| Mark Vicente | ||
Editing by
| David Heitner | ||
| Peter Hollywood | ||
| Sarah Thomas | ||
Editorial Department
| Megan Gill | ... | first assistant editor |
Production Design by
| David Barkham | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emilia Roux | ... | (set dresser) (as Emelia Roux) |
Makeup Department
| Mate Bashe | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Debra-Lee Davidson | ... | makeup artist |
| Gabriella Molnar | ... | key makeup and hair |
| Kathleen Weir | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lesley Fox | ... | post production supervisor |
| Frank Perold | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Graham Hickson | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| John Alvin | ... | poster artist |
| Shane Bunce | ... | property master |
| Roland Hunter | ... | set construction |
| David Wynne-Roberts | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
| Rae Wynne-Roberts | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Leith Ridley Combe | ... | foley artist (as Leith Ridley) |
| Nicky De Beer | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tracey Greenberg | ... | foley artist |
| Elinor Hardy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Sid Knowles | ... | adr recording |
| Gary McIntyre | ... | adr editor |
| Marcelle Mouton | ... | sound editor |
| Juliet Phillips | ... | foley artist |
| Mark Phillips | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Henry Prentice | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Rick Cresswell | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Roly Jansen | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Chris Olley | ... | stunt performer (as Chris Ollie) |
| Tyrone Stevenson | ... | stunt performer |
| Neville Strydom | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Giulio Biccari | ... | second unit camera (as Guilio Biccari) |
| Michael Alan Brierley | ... | second unit camera (as Michael Brierley) |
| Paul Gilpin | ... | steadicam operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lisa Hart | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Duduzile Mitall | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Dudu Ndlovu) |
| Sylvia van Heerden | ... | wardrobe designer |
Music Department
| Robin Clarke | ... | music editor |
| Hugh Masekela | ... | additional songs by |
| Eddy Mathiba | ... | assistant music arranger |
| Mbongeni Ngema | ... | music arranger: songs |
| Rick Rowe | ... | music engineer: songs |
Script and Continuity Department
| Antoinette van Speyk | ... | script supervisor (as Antoinette Wilkinson) |
Additional Crew
| Alison Ellard | ... | production coordinator |
| Fiona Fraser | ... | dialogue coach (as Fiona Fraser-Brewer) |
| Charmaine Lautre | ... | production accountant |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Mbongeni Ngema | ... | choreographer |
| Michael Peters | ... | choreographer |
| Stuart Wentzel | ... | armourer |
Thanks
| Johanna Baldwin | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- Distant Horizon
- Hollywood Pictures
- Ideal
- Les Films Ariane
- Miramax
- Vanguard Productions (II)
- Videovision Entertainment
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1992) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Warner Bros. (1992) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Les Films Ariane (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1993) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- C/FP Video (1993) (Canada) (video)
- Cineglobe (1993) (Canada) (video)
- EuroVideo (1993) (Germany) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Warner Home Vídeo (1993) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Eastern Epic Production Division (1994) (India) (theatrical)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Roadshow Films (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lucasfilm THX / TAP Theater Alignment Program (Quality assurance services were provided by)
- Qwest Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
As tensions of apartheid spread across South Africa, many students revolts to massive stone throw, a demonstration that comes in a wake of the introduction of Afrikaans language as a means of teaching. This sparks riots among school age young people who have resolved to do what it takes for freedom to come tomorrow. In a township of Soweto, a group of students, led by a beautiful and intelligent young girl, Sarafina, mastermind a plot to rise against the apartheid regime by vehemently rejecting the proposal to have Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. This angers the white people and results in a massive unrest of the students and those others supporting them. Meanwhile, Sarafina's mother accepts a job of a housekeeper in a white household and it angers Sarafina. Following the unrest of students and their possible torture and trial, Sarafina is released from prison, reunites with some of the colleagues and composes a "Freedom is Coming Tomorrow" song. Written by Isaac Museka Lupupa |
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| Taglines | She was their teacher. They were her hope. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original Broadway production of "Sarafina!" opened at the Cort Theater in New York on January 28, 1988, ran for 597 performances and was nominated for the 1988 Tony Awards for the Best Musical and Score. Dumisani Dlamini, Leleti Khumalo, Nhlanhla Ngema and 'Mbongeni Ngema' recreated their roles in the movie version. A nomination for the 1988 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical went to Leleti Khumalo. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sister Act/Encino Man/Alien³/Far and Away (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | One More Time See more » |
| Quotes |
Preacher:
They fear you because you are young. They fear you because you are the future. How fearful they must be that they shoot you children. How powerful you must be that they fear you so much. You are powerful because you are the generation that will be free. The violence, the beatings, the torture, the killings; all this is the birth pain of our free nation. Please God, may I live to see it. But if I don't, I see it now on your faces like the light of the rising sun, and my heart lifts within me, as if I, too, was young again. And I know, yes, I know freedom is coming tomorrow. May our children rest in peace. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. See more » |