Sarafina!(1992)
She was their teacher. They were her hope.
Sarafina! Synopsis
A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.
Sarafina! (1992) is a music, drama and family film directed by Darrell James Roodt, released on September 18, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani and Miriam Makeba. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Darrell James Roodt
- Writers:
- William Nicholson, Mbongeni Ngema, Mbongeni Ngema
- Producers:
- David M. Thompson, Anant Singh
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Vicente
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- BBC, Vanguard Films, Distant Horizon, Ideal, Les Films Ariane, Videovision Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $8,606,242
- Status:
- Released
Sarafina! (1992) Trailer
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Sarafina! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leleti Khumalo
as Sarafina
Whoopi Goldberg
as Mary Masembuko
John Kani
as School Principal
Miriam Makeba
as Angelina
Mary Twala
as Sarafina's Grandmother
Dumisani Dlamini
as Crocodile
Mbongeni Ngema
as Sabela
Tertius Meintjes
as Lieutenant Bloem
Robert Whitehead
as Interrogator
Greg Latter
as Policeman
Nicky Rebelo
as Soldier
James Whyle
as Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Darrell James Roodt, written by William Nicholson, Mbongeni Ngema and Mbongeni Ngema, produced by David M. Thompson and Anant Singh.
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Sarafina! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 48 ratings.
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Sarafina! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sarafina! online?
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Sarafina! (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sarafina!?
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The main cast of Sarafina! (1992) includes Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani, Miriam Makeba and Mary Twala. The film was directed by Darrell James Roodt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sarafina! released?
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Sarafina! was released on September 18, 1992 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Sarafina! worth watching?
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Sarafina! (1992) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sarafina!?
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