Angola: The War(2017)
A faraway war... A clash of ideologies... And some of the biggest battles fought on African soil since World War Two.
Angola: The War Synopsis
For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.
Angola: The War (2017) is a documentary film directed by Peter Lamberti, released on June 1, 2017 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Anton Beukman, Jan Breytenbach, Fidel Castro and Jannie Gildenhuys.
- Director:
- Peter Lamberti
- Producers:
- Peter Lamberti
- Production:
- Aquavision TV Productions, Lion Mountain Media
- Status:
- Released
Angola: The War Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anton Beukman
Anton Beukman
as Himself - Former Member, Seaborne Special Forces
- Jan Breytenbach
Jan Breytenbach
as Himself - Founder, 32 Battalion (as Col. Jan Breytenbach)
Fidel Castro
as Himself - President of Cuba (archive footage)
- Jannie Gildenhuys
Jannie Gildenhuys
as Himself - Former Chief, South African Defense Forces
- Maxim Gladkov
Maxim Gladkov
as Himself - Former Soviet Interpreter
- Dick Lord
Dick Lord
as Himself - Former Officer Commanding Air Command Post, SADF (as Brig. Gen. Dick Lord)
- Jan Malan
Jan Malan
as Himself - Former Field Commander, 61 Mech, SADF
- Gert Minnaar
Gert Minnaar
as Himself - Former Member, 61 Mech, SADF
- Koos Moorcroft
Koos Moorcroft
as Himself - Former Sergeant Major, South African Defense Forces
- Craig Thomassen
Craig Thomassen
as Himself - Former Member, Corps of Engineers, SADF
Pik Botha
as Himself - Former South African Minister of Foreign Affairs
Key crew
Directed by Peter Lamberti, produced by Peter Lamberti.
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Angola: The War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Angola: The War online?
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Angola: The War (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Angola: The War?
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The main cast of Angola: The War (2017) includes Anton Beukman, Jan Breytenbach, Fidel Castro, Jannie Gildenhuys and Maxim Gladkov. The film was directed by Peter Lamberti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Angola: The War released?
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Angola: The War was released on June 1, 2017 and runs for 2h.