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Patriot, Terrorist, Negotiator, Peacemaker
A deadly behind-the-scenes game of cat and mouse ensues in this gripping and sophisticated political thriller.
Drawing on actual events, a British businessman initiates secret talks between the outlawed, terrorist-labeled African National Congress and white intellectuals to try and find a peaceful resolution to the cruel and brutal apartheid conflict in South Africa.
Original Release
01/18/2009
US Release
01/18/2009
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hurt | Professor Willie Esterhuyse / Professor Will Esterhuyse |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | Thabo Mbeki / President Thabo Mbeki |
| Jonny Lee Miller | Michael Young |
| Mark Strong | Dr. Neil Barnard / Dr. Niel Barnard |
| Clarke Peters | Nelson Mandela |
| John Kani | Oliver Tambo |
| Derek Jacobi | Rudolph Agnew |
| Timothy West | P.W. Botha |
| Matthew Marsh | F.W. de Klerk |
| Mike Huff | Willem de Klerk |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hurt | Professor Willie Esterhuyse / Professor Will Esterhuyse |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | Thabo Mbeki / President Thabo Mbeki |
| Jonny Lee Miller | Michael Young |
| Mark Strong | Dr. Neil Barnard / Dr. Niel Barnard |
| Clarke Peters | Nelson Mandela |
| John Kani | Oliver Tambo |
| Derek Jacobi | Rudolph Agnew |
| Timothy West | P.W. Botha |
| Matthew Marsh | F.W. de Klerk |
| Mike Huff | Willem de Klerk |
| Stephen Jennings | Kobie Coetsee |
| Patrick Lyster | Sampie Terreblanche |
| Ramon Tikaram | Aziz Pahad |
| Danny Scheinmann | Albie Sachs |
| Porteus Xandau | Christo Brand |
| Amelia Bullmore | Gill |
| Trevor Sellers | Tony Trew |
| Moshidi Motshegwa | Sebolela |
| Bo Petersen | Esterhuyse's Wife |
| Gabi Scheibert | Esterhuyse's Daughter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| David Aukin | Executive Producer |
| Liza Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Lorraine Goodman | Producer |
| Nina Heyns | Producer |
| Hal Vogel | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2010 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2010 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
