Mandela's Gun

Mandela's Gun

2016
1h 27min

Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Algeria and Ethiopia while surviving assassination attempts and betrayal. In South Africa he is finally arrested with the connivance of the CIA In the crucible of the surging African Liberation Movements of the early 60s not only does he study the art of war but also leadership and political survival. MANDELA’S GUN is a thrilling biopic, supported by eyewitness accounts from Mandelas advisors and comrades.

Mandela's Gun

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Set in 1962 MANDELA’S GUN is a political thriller, based on Mandelas African Odyssey. As Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation Army Umkhonto we Sizwe (the MK) he undergoes military training in Algeria and Ethiopia while surviving assassination attempts and betrayal. In South Africa he is finally arrested with the connivance of the CIA In the crucible of the surging African Liberation Movements of the early 60s not only does he study the art of war but also leadership and political survival. MANDELA’S GUN is a thrilling biopic, supported by eyewitness accounts from Mandelas advisors and comrades.
    Released
    28 October 2016
    Runtime
    1h 27min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel, Dearheart Productions, Delimanzi, Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (South Africa), Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (South Africa), The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (South Africa), National Heritage Council of South Africa, Lipsync Productions, Kreo Films
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