Movie

Mapantsula

★ 7.1(7)19881h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Oliver Schmitz
Release date: 1988-05-21
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Afrikaans
Box office: $5,525
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: David Hannay Productions

Mapantsula — trailer

About Mapantsula

Mapantsula is a 1988 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Oliver Schmitz, starring Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden and Thembi Mtshali. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mapantsula in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.

Cast

Thomas Mogotlane

Panic

Marcel Van Heerden

Stander

Thembi Mtshali

Pat

Dolly Rathebe

Ma Mobise

Peter Sephuma

Duma

Darlington Michaels

Dingaan

Eugene Majola

Sam

Gabriel Dichwabe

Crowd leader

Brad Morris

Riot policeman

Polite Dlamini

Prisoner

Duma Nyembe

Prisoner

Jerry Mokgoko

Policeman

Themes & keywords

gangstersouth africaapartheidorganized crimesexploitationanti-apartheid

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mapantsula in Italy?+

Mapantsula is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mapantsula on Netflix?+

Mapantsula is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Mapantsula?+

Mapantsula has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Mapantsula?+

Mapantsula stars Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali, Dolly Rathebe and Peter Sephuma.

When did Mapantsula come out?+

Mapantsula is a 1988 movie directed by Oliver Schmitz.

What genre is Mapantsula?+

Mapantsula is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Mapantsula?+

Mapantsula was directed by Oliver Schmitz.