Bopha! (1993)
- Starring:
- Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, (more)
- Director(s):
- Morgan Freeman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
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This 1993 film adaptation of Percy Mtwa's South African play Bopha was rendered anachronistic by late-breaking events, though it still contains plenty of food for thought. Danny Glover stars as a black police officer in the waning days of apartheid. Though dedicated to his job, Glover has mixed feelings concerning his loyalty to the white status quo. His self-doubt is further intensified by the rabidly racist remarks of his new superior, Malcolm McDowell. Making things even more difficult for Glover is the increasing radicalization of his own son (Maynard Eziachi). Percy Mtwa's "never forgive, never foreget" subtext will be unsettling for some viewers-just as it was intended to be. Alfre Woodard, who previously played Winnie to Danny Glover's Nelson in the 1987 TV biopic Mandela, is again cast as Glover's wife. Bopha was coproduced by talkshow host Arsenio Hall, and directed by Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 118 mins
Complete Cast:
- Danny Glover - Micah Mangena
- Alfre Woodard - Rosie Mangena
- Maynard Eziashi - Zweli Mangena
- Grace Mahlaba - Thokozile Machikano
- Robin Smith - Reteif
- Gavin Mey - White Policeman 1
- Malcolm McDowell - De Villiers
- Marius Weyers - Van Tonder
- Malick Bowens - Pule Rampa
- Stan Leih - White Policeman 2
- Eric Miyeni - Bantebe
- Leo Davis
- Director(s):
- Morgan Freeman
- Producer(s):
- Arsenio Hall
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Violence)
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