Mapantsula(1988)
Mapantsula 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.
Mapantsula (1988) is a crime and drama film directed by Oliver Schmitz, released on May 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali and Dolly Rathebe. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Oliver Schmitz
- Writers:
- Thomas Mogotlane, Oliver Schmitz
- Producers:
- Max Montocchio, Oliver Schmitz
- Cinematographer:
- Rod Stewart
- Composer:
- The Ouens
- Production:
- David Hannay Productions, Haverbeam, One Look Productions
- Revenue:
- $5,525
- Status:
- Released
Mapantsula (1988) Trailer
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Mapantsula Videos & Clips
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Mapantsula Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Thomas Mogotlane
Thomas Mogotlane
as Panic
Marcel Van Heerden
as Stander
- Thembi Mtshali
Thembi Mtshali
as Pat
Dolly Rathebe
as Ma Mobise
- Peter Sephuma
Peter Sephuma
as Duma
- Darlington Michaels
Darlington Michaels
as Dingaan
- Eugene Majola
Eugene Majola
as Sam
- Gabriel Dichwabe
Gabriel Dichwabe
as Crowd leader
- Brad Morris
Brad Morris
as Riot policeman
- Polite Dlamini
Polite Dlamini
as Prisoner
- Duma Nyembe
Duma Nyembe
as Prisoner
- Jerry Mokgoko
Jerry Mokgoko
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Oliver Schmitz, written by Thomas Mogotlane and Oliver Schmitz, produced by Max Montocchio and Oliver Schmitz.
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Mapantsula Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Mapantsula – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mapantsula online?
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Mapantsula (1988) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mapantsula?
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The main cast of Mapantsula (1988) includes Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali, Dolly Rathebe and Peter Sephuma. The film was directed by Oliver Schmitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mapantsula released?
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Mapantsula was released on May 21, 1988 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Mapantsula worth watching?
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Mapantsula (1988) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mapantsula?
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Yes. The official Mapantsula trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.