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Mandela's Gun

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DramaThriller

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.

10-28-2016
1h 27m
Mandela's Gun

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Irvin
Production:
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

Key Crew

Executive Producer:
Norman Merry
Executive Producer:
Compton Ross
Executive Producer:
Tarina Patel
Original Music Composer:
Abdullah Ibrahim
Executive Producer:
Peter Hampden

Locations and Languages

Country:
ZA
Filming:
DZ; ZA; GB
Languages:
en