Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard(2012)
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard Synopsis
Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) is a documentary film directed by Tony Palmer, released on May 28, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Athol Fugard, John Kani, Ben Kingsley and Winston Ntshona.
- Director:
- Tony Palmer
- Production:
- Sky Arts, Portobello Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Athol Fugard
as Self
John Kani
as Self
Ben Kingsley
as Self
Winston Ntshona
as Self
Alan Rickman
as Self
Antony Sher
as Self
Janet Suzman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tony Palmer.
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Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard online?
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Who stars in Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard?
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The main cast of Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (2012) includes Athol Fugard, John Kani, Ben Kingsley, Winston Ntshona and Alan Rickman. The film was directed by Tony Palmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard released?
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Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard was released on May 28, 2012 and runs for 1h 42m.