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Mandela's Gun

20161h 27mJohn Irvin
IMDb 7.5

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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.

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What is Mandela's Gun (2016) about?

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…

Who stars in Mandela's Gun?

Mandela's Gun stars Tumisho Masha (Nelson Mandela), Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele (Winnie Mandela), Khaled Benaissa (Cherif Belkacem), Nick Boraine (Cecil Williams), Luthuli Dlamini (Walter Sisulu). The film was directed by John Irvin.

How long is Mandela's Gun?

Mandela's Gun has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

Is Mandela's Gun worth watching?

Mandela's Gun holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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