

Bopha!
1993-09-16 · 120 min · ★ 5.4
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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- Directors
- Morgan Freeman
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Arsenio Hall Communications
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 212,483
Top Cast
Danny GloverMicah Mangena
Malcolm McDowellDe Villiers
Alfre WoodardRosie Mangena
Marius WeyersVan Tonder
Maynard EziashiZweli Mangena
Malick BowensPule Rampa
Robin SmithRetlief
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