Rent Goodbye Bafana (2007)
3.8 of 5 from 201 ratings
1h 53min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Based on an inspirational true story, Goodbye Bafana tracks the unlikely but profound relationship between James Gregory (Joseph Fiennes), a racist South African jailer, and his prisoner, Nelson Mandela (Dennis Haysbert). Gregory is ordered to spy on Mandela because he understands Mandela's native language. No one expected that a friendship would grow between these two very different men. Through Mandela's influence, Gregory's world will change forever. Powerful and uplifting, Goodbye Bafana delivers a moving message of hope, courage and humanity.
- Actors:
- Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger, Patrick Lyster, Shiloh Henderson, Tyrone Keogh, Megan Smith, Jessica Manuel, Faith Ndukwana, Terry Pheto, Leslie Mongezi, Zingizile Mtuzula, Mehboob Bawa, Shakes Myeko, Sizwe Msutu, Khaya Sityo, Warrick Grier, Clive Fox, Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Claire Berlein
- Directors:
- Bille August
- Writers:
- Bille August, Bob Graham
- Studio:
- Paramount
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- 2008, Behind Bars: Visit These Essential Prison Films
- Countries:
- South Africa
More like Goodbye Bafana
Reviews (3) of Goodbye Bafana
goodbye banafa - Goodbye Bafana review by CP Customer
very intersting story of the early life of nelson mandela,well told and acted by all concerned, good as the acting is,iam a bit concernd dennis heysbert as mandela, hes a fine actor but his statue and presence is a bit 'off' to convice you, well made film, very interesting to see how his 'friendship' to his 'jailer' progressed over the yrs. very much worth a watch definatly,
1 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Absorbing - Goodbye Bafana review by CP Customer
I great film revealing the best and worst of humanity and the potential for -some of us - to change.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.
Feel-good with politics - Goodbye Bafana review by CP Customer
This was a really positive film with a human story, not too political but enough to make you clench your teeth occasionally.
I found the characters mostly believable.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.