Synopsis
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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Technical team
John Irvin Directing
Athos Kyriakides Writing
Malcolm Purkey Writing
Abdullah Ibrahim Music
Moroba Nkawe Producing
Jeremy Nathan Producing
Caroline Steyn Executive Producing
Compton Ross Executive Producing
Tarina Patel Executive Producing
Vaughn Mullady Executive Producing
Norman Merry Executive Producing
Phil Hunt Executive Producing
Gary Harlow Executive Producing
Tom Harberd Executive Producing
Peter Hampden Executive Producing
Production
Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel
Dearheart Productions
Delimanzi
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (South Africa)
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa)
The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (South Africa)
National Heritage Council of South Africa
Lipsync Productions
Kreo Films