Bopha! (1993)
In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family and what he believes is his duty.
- Date of release
- 1993-09-16
- TMDB
- 5.4 / 10 (14)
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Morgan Freeman
Casting
- Danny Glover — Micah Mangena
- Malcolm McDowell — De Villiers
- Alfre Woodard — Rosie Mangena
- Marius Weyers — Van Tonder
- Maynard Eziashi — Zweli Mangena
- Malick Bowens — Pule Rampa
- Robin Smith — Retlief
- Michael Chinyamurindi — Solomon
- Christopher John Hall — Naledi Machikano
- Grace Mahlaba — Thokozile Machikano
- Julie Strijdom — Lucy Van Tonder (as Julie Stridom)
- Peter Kampila — Nonsizt
Interesting facts
- Filmed in: Zimbabwe
Bopha! is a 1993 American drama film directed by Morgan Freeman and starring Danny Glover. It is Freeman's directorial debut. It was adapted from a 1986 play of the same name.
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