Summaries

Mapantsula tells the story of Panic, a petty gangster who inevitably becomes caught up in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and has to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.

Details

Keywords
  • apartheid
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Oct 19, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Australia United Kingdom South Africa
Official sites California Newsreel
Language English Afrikaans Zulu Sotho
Filming locations Johannesburg, South Africa
Production companies David Hannay Productions Haverbeam One Look Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $6698
Opening weekend US & Canada $3933
Gross worldwide $8290

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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