The Man Who Drove with Mandela (1998)
During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was the distinguished looking white man sitting in the back seat? Meet Cecil Williams, an acclaimed gay white theatre director and communist.
Director: Greta Schiller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: August 28, 1998
Cast
- Cecil Williams
- Corin Redgrave - Cecil Williams - One Man Show sequence
- Robert Whitehead
- Riaan Velloen
- Robert Tsiesi
- Gavin Haward
- Ashley Brownlee
- Adriaan Bassier
- Joseph Bale
- Clinton Smith
Screenplay
Music: Philip Miller
Cinematography: Michelle Crenshaw, Tania Hoser
Editing: Prisca Swan
Production: Canvas
Country: Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
apartheid, male homosexuality, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Drove with Mandela about?
- During the time of apartheid Nelson Mandela drove around South Africa in a limousine disguised as a chauffeur while organizing the armed struggle against the apartheid regime. But who was the distinguished looking white man sitting in the back seat? Meet Cecil Williams, an acclaimed gay white theatre director and communist.
- Who directed The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela was directed by Greta Schiller.
- Who stars in The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela stars Cecil Williams, Corin Redgrave, Robert Whitehead, Riaan Velloen, Robert Tsiesi, Gavin Haward.
- How long is The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Drove with Mandela?
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Man Who Drove with Mandela produced?
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela was produced in Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom.