Mandela's Gun
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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.
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Tumisho Masha
Nelson Mandela
Known for
Blood & Water
Invasion
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
Winnie Mandela
Known for
Black Sails
Mary and Martha
John Irvin
Claire Evans
Athos Kyriakides
Khaled Benaissa
Cherif Belkacem
Known for
Papicha
Peter Hampden
Malcolm Purkey
Nick Boraine
Cecil Williams
Known for
The Triangle
King Solomon's Mines
Tom Harberd
Luthuli Dlamini
Walter Sisulu
Known for
Dead Places
Gary Harlow
John Irvin Director · Athos Kyriakides Writer Malcolm Purkey Writer
United States release May 6, 2018 · Produced in Algeria, South Africa, United Kingdom · Production Dearheart Productions, Delimanzi
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Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel
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Dearheart Productions
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Delimanzi
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Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (South Africa)
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Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa)
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The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (South Africa)
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National Heritage Council of South Africa
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Lipsync Productions
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Kreo Films
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Head Gear Films
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Metrol Technology
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Algeria · South Africa · United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Release dates
South Africa · October 28, 2016
Theatrical
United States · May 6, 2018
Harlem International Film Festival
United Kingdom
November 12, 2021
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