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Goodbye Bafana

Goodbye Bafana

Goodbye Bafana
2007 1h 55m6.9

Goodbye Bafana

HistoryDrama
6.9

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The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.

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DirectorBille August
ScreenplayGreg Latter
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2007
CountryBelgium
Languageen
Runtime1h 55m
Budget$30M
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes160
GenresHistory, Drama
StudioFilm Afrika, X Filme Creative Pool

Photos15

Cast

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

James Gregory

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Nelson Mandela

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger

Gloria Gregory

🎭

Shiloh Henderson

Brett Gregory

Patrick Lyster

Patrick Lyster

Major Pieter Jordaan

Norman Anstey

Norman Anstey

Jimmy Kruger

Terry Pheto

Terry Pheto

Zindzi Mandela

🎭

Zikhona Mda

Zenani Mandela

🎭

Leslie Mongezi

Walter Sisulu

🎭

Faith Ndukwana

Winnie Mandela

🎭

Zingizile Mtuzula

Raymond Mhlaba

Mehboob Bawa

Mehboob Bawa

Ahmed Kathrada

Shakes Myeko

Shakes Myeko

Andrew Mlangeni

Sizwe Msutu

Sizwe Msutu

Cyril Ramaphosa

Tyrone Keogh

Tyrone Keogh

Brent Gregory

🎭

Megan Smith

Natasha Gregory

Jessica Manuel

Jessica Manuel

Natasha Gregory

🎭

Khaya Sityo

Jonas Motsadi

Warrick Grier

Warrick Grier

Vann Niekerk

🎭

Clive Fox

Col. Pier Barnard

🎭

Eduan van Jaarsveldt

Sgt Chris Brits

🎭

Claire Berlein

Sannie

Jennifer Steyn

Jennifer Steyn

Joyce Barnard

André Jacobs

André Jacobs

Brigadier Morkel

🎭

Mark Elderkin

Vosloo

Danny Keogh

Danny Keogh

Colonel Stander

🎭

Marko van der Colff

Dannie Bosman

Corien Pelt

Corien Pelt

Lynette

Garth Breytenbach

Garth Breytenbach

Jack Steyn

🎭

Louis Van Niekerk

Generel Voster

🎭

Adrian Galley

Brigadier Kemp

🎭

Trix Pienaar

Barbara

Dan Robbertse

Dan Robbertse

Captain Nel

Zolile Nokwe

Zolile Nokwe

Hangula

🎭

Willy Harzon

Pollsmoor Captain

🎭

Paula Pursch

Librarian

Albert Maritz

Albert Maritz

Library security guard

🎭

Bernice Mpinda

Elderly black lady

🎭

Michele Belknap

Librarian receptionist

🎭

Thomas Galvin

Young James

🎭

Bulelani Sonqishe

Bafana

Martin Le Maitre

Martin Le Maitre

Quartermaster

🎭

Kyle Solms

Young Warder

Graham Weir

Graham Weir

Tough Warder

🎭

Mauro Stephano Faraoni

Warder at harbour

🎭

Antonio Cencherle

Gate guard

🎭

Bulelwa Cosa

Black lady with child

Matthew Dylan Roberts

Matthew Dylan Roberts

Man in suit

🎭

Alessandra Vinciguerra

Lady in blue

🎭

Charl van Heyningen

News reader 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions about Goodbye Bafana

Where can I watch Goodbye Bafana?

Goodbye Bafana (2007) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Goodbye Bafana about?

The true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.

Who directed Goodbye Bafana?

Goodbye Bafana (2007) was directed by Bille August. The film is a History, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 55m, rated 6.9/10.

How long is Goodbye Bafana?

Goodbye Bafana runs 1h 55m (115 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.9/10 from 160 votes. Genre: History, Drama.

Is Goodbye Bafana worth watching?

Goodbye Bafana is rated 6.9/10 by 160 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for History and Drama fans.