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06/11/1987 Drama 2h 37m
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The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

Overview

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

  1. Richard Attenborough

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Kevin Kline

    Donald Woods

  2. Denzel Washington

    Steve Biko

  3. Penelope Wilton

    Wendy Woods

  4. Kate Hardie

    Jane Woods

  5. John Matshikiza

    Mapetla

  6. Zakes Mokae

    Father Kani

  7. John Thaw

    Kruger

  8. Kevin McNally

    Ken

  9. John Hargreaves

    Bruce

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$29,000,000.00

Revenue
$25,900,000.00

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