Goodbye Bafana(2007)
Goodbye Bafana Synopsis
The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
Goodbye Bafana (2007) is a history and drama film directed by Bille August, released on February 11, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger and Shiloh Henderson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 164 ratings.
- Director:
- Bille August
- Writers:
- Greg Latter, Bob Graham, James Gregory
- Producers:
- David Wicht, Andro Steinborn, Jean-Luc Van Damme
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Fraisse
- Composer:
- Dario Marianelli
- Production:
- Film Afrika, X Filme Creative Pool
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Goodbye Bafana (2007) Trailer
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Goodbye Bafana Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Fiennes
as James Gregory
Dennis Haysbert
as Nelson Mandela
Diane Kruger
as Gloria Gregory
- Shiloh Henderson
Shiloh Henderson
as Brett Gregory
Patrick Lyster
as Major Pieter Jordaan
Norman Anstey
as Jimmy Kruger
Terry Pheto
as Zindzi Mandela
- Zikhona Mda
Zikhona Mda
as Zenani Mandela
- Leslie Mongezi
Leslie Mongezi
as Walter Sisulu
- Faith Ndukwana
Faith Ndukwana
as Winnie Mandela
- Zingizile Mtuzula
Zingizile Mtuzula
as Raymond Mhlaba
Mehboob Bawa
as Ahmed Kathrada
Key crew
Directed by Bille August, written by Greg Latter, Bob Graham and James Gregory, produced by David Wicht, Andro Steinborn and Jean-Luc Van Damme.
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Goodbye Bafana Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 164 ratings.
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Goodbye Bafana – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Goodbye Bafana online?
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Goodbye Bafana (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Goodbye Bafana?
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The main cast of Goodbye Bafana (2007) includes Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger, Shiloh Henderson and Patrick Lyster. The film was directed by Bille August. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Goodbye Bafana released?
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Goodbye Bafana was released on February 11, 2007 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Goodbye Bafana worth watching?
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Goodbye Bafana (2007) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 164 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Goodbye Bafana?
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