Mandela and de Klerk (1997): Cast
Mandela and de Klerk is a 1997 historical drama directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Sidney Poitier as Nelson Mandela, Michael Caine and Tina Lifford. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Original language
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Afrikaans - Studio
- Hallmark Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mandela and de Klerk About?
The premise of Mandela and de Klerk without spoilers.
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both earned Emmy nominations for their portrayals in this made‑for‑TV biographical drama. The film chronicles Nelson Mandela’s 27‑year fight to dismantle apartheid, depicting his long imprisonment, political activism, and the negotiations that eventually led to the end of the regime.
Mandela and de Klerk Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- africa
- character names as title
- nelson mandela character
- winnie mandela character
- f.w. de klerk character
- nelson mandela
- docudrama drama
- reference to frederik willem de klerk
- south africa
- prison
- african national congress
- apartheid
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- race relations
- racism
- house arrest
- three word title
- surnames as title
Mandela and de Klerk Cast & Characters
Sidney Poitier leads the cast as Nelson Mandela, with Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk and Tina Lifford as Winnie Mandela. Directed by Joseph Sargent; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Sargent
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Sidney Poitier as Nelson Mandela -
Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk - Tina Lifford as Winnie Mandela
- John Carson as Willem de Klerk
Also Starring in Mandela and de Klerk
· 42 more- Terry Norton Marike de Klerk
- Jerry Mofokeng Walter Sisulu
- Ian Roberts Kobie Coetsee
- Graham Clarke Pollsmor Warder
- André Jacobs Niels Barnard
- Jonathan Pienaar Lt. Breevort (as Johanthon Pienaar)
- Tertius Meintjes Kykendal
- Desmond Tutu Themselves
- Tshamano Sebe Officer Mbele
- Regardt van den Bergh Magnus Malan
- Farouk Valley-Omar Kathrada
- Ben Kruger James Gregory
- Mehboob Bawa T.V. Reporter #1
- Gordon Van Rooyen Surgeon
- Owen Sejake Mlangeni
- Moshidi Motshegwa Zindzi
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- Eugene Terre'Blanche Themselves
- Susanne Beyers T.V. Reporter #2
- Duncan Lawson Government Agent
- Christo Loots Government Agent
- Vuyisile Bojana Oliver Tambo
- Gideon de Wet White Plainclothes Officer
- Christopher Mpumelelo Gxalaba Sizwe
- Kwesi Kobus Chris Hani
- Hannes Horne Justice de Wet
- Amanda Lane Journalist #1
- Gerry Maritz P.W. Botha
- David Fortune Mhalaba
- Bankole Omotoso Mbeki
- Sebata Sesiu Motsoaledi
- Nomonde Gogi Zenani
- Vuyelwa Nyakaza Ruby
- Lentsoe Mosieleng Ndlovu
- Elize Meiring Mary Gregory
- Warren Lindsay Ethan Gregory
- Johan Malherbe Minister Interior
- Johan Stassen Minister Finance
- Hans J. Heuer Minister
- Nzululwazi Mahlaka President Stewart
- Sian Erasmus Young White Woman
- Nadira Omarjee Journalist #2
- Phillip C Henn Journalist #3
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Mandela and de Klerk Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Mandela & de Klerk” and “Mandela und De Klerk - Zeitenwende”.
- Also known as
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- Mandela & de Klerk
- Mandela und De Klerk - Zeitenwende
- Противостояние
- Mandela y de Klerk
- Mandela e de Klerk
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Mandela and de Klerk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mandela and de Klerk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mandela and de Klerk?
Mandela and de Klerk runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Mandela and de Klerk released?
Mandela and de Klerk was released on February 16, 1997.
Who directed Mandela and de Klerk?
Mandela and de Klerk was directed by Joseph Sargent.
More films by Joseph Sargent Who is in the cast of Mandela and de Klerk?
Mandela and de Klerk stars Sidney Poitier as Nelson Mandela, Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk and Tina Lifford as Winnie Mandela, among 46 credited actors.
Does Mandela and de Klerk have a post-credit scene?
No. Mandela and de Klerk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mandela and de Klerk in?
The original language of Mandela and de Klerk is Afrikaans.
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