Bopha! (1993)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $12,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $212,483.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.415 |
Directed By
Morgan Freeman
Crew
Morgan Freeman
Lawrence N. Taubman
Brian Bird
John Wierick
James Horner
TOP CAST
Danny Glover
Micah Mangena
Malcolm McDowell
De Villiers
Alfre Woodard
Rosie Mangena
Marius Weyers
Van Tonder
Maynard Eziashi
Zweli Mangena
Malick Bowens
Pule Rampa
Robin Smith
Retlief
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