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MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM is based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.
Original Release
11/28/2013
US Release
11/29/2013
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Idris Elba | Nelson Mandela |
| Naomie Harris | Winnie Madikizela |
| Gys de Villiers | President de Klerk |
| Mark Elderkin | Sophiatown Policeman |
| Essam El Erian | Sergeant Vorster |
| Tony Kgoroge | Walter Sisulu |
| Riaad Moosa | Ahmed Kathrada |
| Fana Mokoena | Govan Mbeki |
| Robert Hobbs | Chief Warder |
| Carl Hall | James Gregory |
Directors
Writers
William Nicholson, Nelson Mandela
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Idris Elba | Nelson Mandela |
| Naomie Harris | Winnie Madikizela |
| Gys de Villiers | President de Klerk |
| Mark Elderkin | Sophiatown Policeman |
| Essam El Erian | Sergeant Vorster |
| Tony Kgoroge | Walter Sisulu |
| Riaad Moosa | Ahmed Kathrada |
| Fana Mokoena | Govan Mbeki |
| Robert Hobbs | Chief Warder |
| Carl Hall | James Gregory |
| Lindiwe Matshikiza | Zindzi Mandela 28-32 Years / Zindzi Mandela |
| Terry Pheto | Evelyn Mase |
| Deon Lotz | Kobie Coetzee |
| Thapelo Mokoena | Elias Motsoaledi |
| Zolani Mkiva | Raymond Mhlaba |
| Simo Mogwaza | Andrew Mlangeni / Andrew Miageni |
| Rohil Aniruth | Indian Supporter |
| Walter Cronkite | Self - Reporter |
| Andrew Germishuys | Period Car Driver |
| Nabeel Khan | Policeman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Basil Ford | Executive Producer |
| François Ivernel | Executive Producer |
| Cameron McCracken | Executive Producer |
| Philisiwe Mthethwa | Executive Producer |
| Geoffrey Qhena | Executive Producer |
| Sudhir Pragjee | Executive Producer |
| Sanjeev Singh | Executive Producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Anant Singh | Producer |
| Vlokkie Gordon | Producer |
| Hlengiwe Makhathini | Producer |
| Robert Naidoo | Producer |
| Nilesh Singh | Producer |
| Brian Cox | Producer |
| David M. Thompson | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (Trailer 1)
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (UK Teaser)
Clips
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Courtroom
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Meeting Winnie
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: We Are All Angry
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Theatre
Behind the Scenes
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Idris Elba On Playing Mandela
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Naomie Harris On Getting Involved In The Project
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom: Justin Chadwick On Getting Involved in The Project
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2014 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |
| 2014 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Nominated |
