Bopha (1993)
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80% of critics liked it
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This 1993 film adaptation of Percy Mtwa's South African play Bopha was rendered anachronistic by late-breaking events, though it still contains plenty of food for thought. Danny Glover stars as a black police officer in the waning days of apartheid. Though dedicated to his job, Glover has mixed… More This 1993 film adaptation of Percy Mtwa's South African play Bopha was rendered anachronistic by late-breaking events, though it still contains plenty of food for thought. Danny Glover stars as a black police officer in the waning days of apartheid. Though dedicated to his job, Glover has mixed feelings concerning his loyalty to the white status quo. His self-doubt is further intensified by the rabidly racist remarks of his new superior, Malcolm McDowell. Making things even more difficult for Glover is the increasing radicalization of his own son (Maynard Eziachi). Percy Mtwa's "never forgive, never foreget" subtext will be unsettling for some viewers-just as it was intended to be. Alfre Woodard, who previously played Winnie to Danny Glover's Nelson in the 1987 TV biopic Mandela, is again cast as Glover's wife. Bopha was coproduced by talkshow host Arsenio Hall, and directed by Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Morgan Freeman
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Sep 24, 1993 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Inteligente e sensível, Bopha traz uma performance marcante de Glover e é dirigido com segurança por Morgan Freeman - que deveria trabalhar mais atrás das câmeras.
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Cast
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Danny Glover
as Micah Mangena
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Malcolm McDowell
as De Villiers
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Alfre Woodard
as Rosie Mangena
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Marius Weyers
as Van Tonder
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Maynard Eziashi
as Zweli Mangena
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Malick Bowens
as Pule Rampa
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Grace Mahlaba
as Thokozile Machikano
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Stan Leih
as White Policeman 2
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Robin Smith
as Reteif
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Gavin Mey
as White Policeman 1
- Leo Davis
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Eric Miyeni
as Bantebe
- Julie Strijdom
- Peter Kampila
- Sello Maake
- Tshepo Nzimande
