Bopha!(1993)
Bopha! Synopsis
In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family and what he believes is his duty.
Bopha! (1993) is a drama film directed by Morgan Freeman, released on September 16, 1993 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfre Woodard and Marius Weyers. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Morgan Freeman
- Writers:
- Brian Bird, John Wierick, Percy Mtwa
- Producers:
- Lawrence N. Taubman
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Arsenio Hall Communications
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $212,483
- Status:
- Released
Bopha! (1993) Trailer
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Bopha! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Glover
as Micah Mangena
Malcolm McDowell
as De Villiers
Alfre Woodard
as Rosie Mangena
Marius Weyers
as Van Tonder
Maynard Eziashi
as Zweli Mangena
Malick Bowens
as Pule Rampa
Robin Smith
as Retlief
- Michael Chinyamurindi
Michael Chinyamurindi
as Solomon
- Christopher John Hall
Christopher John Hall
as Naledi Machikano
- Grace Mahlaba
Grace Mahlaba
as Thokozile Machikano
- Julie Strijdom
Julie Strijdom
as Lucy Van Tonder (as Julie Stridom)
- Peter Kampila
Peter Kampila
as Nonsizt
Key crew
Directed by Morgan Freeman, written by Brian Bird, John Wierick and Percy Mtwa, produced by Lawrence N. Taubman.
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Bopha! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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Bopha! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bopha! online?
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Bopha! (1993) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, 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 Bopha!?
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The main cast of Bopha! (1993) includes Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfre Woodard, Marius Weyers and Maynard Eziashi. The film was directed by Morgan Freeman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bopha! released?
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Bopha! was released on September 16, 1993 and runs for 2h.
Is Bopha! worth watching?
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Bopha! (1993) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bopha!?
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Yes. The official Bopha! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.