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Attenborough's portrait of the friendship between white South African journalist Donald Woods and black activist Stephen Biko, who eventually became a martyr for their cause.
Original Release
11/06/1987
US Release
11/06/1987
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Josette Simon | Dr. Ramphele / Dr Ramphele |
| Wabei Siyolwe | Tenjy |
| John Matshikiza | Mapetla |
| Juanita Waterman | Ntsiki Biko |
| Evelyn Sithole | Nurse at Clinic |
| Xoliswa Sithole | Nurse at Clinic |
| James Coine | Young Boy |
| Kevin Kline | Donald Woods |
| Kevin McNally | Ken |
| Albert Ndinda | Alec |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Josette Simon | Dr. Ramphele / Dr Ramphele |
| Wabei Siyolwe | Tenjy |
| John Matshikiza | Mapetla |
| Juanita Waterman | Ntsiki Biko |
| Evelyn Sithole | Nurse at Clinic |
| Xoliswa Sithole | Nurse at Clinic |
| James Coine | Young Boy |
| Kevin Kline | Donald Woods |
| Kevin McNally | Ken |
| Albert Ndinda | Alec |
| Andrew Whaley | Sub-Editor |
| Shelley Borkum | Woods' Receptionist |
| Denzel Washington | Steve Biko |
| Penelope Wilton | Wendy Woods |
| Kate Hardie | Jane Woods |
| Graeme Taylor | Dillon Woods |
| Adam Stuart Walker | Duncan Woods |
| Hamish Stuart Walker | Gavin Woods |
| Spring Stuart Walker | Mary Woods |
| Sophie Mgcina | Evalina |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Terence A. Clegg | Executive Producer |
| Richard Attenborough | Producer |
| John Briley | Producer |
| Norman Spencer | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
