Mapantsula (1988)
Crime
Drama
During demonstrations in apartheid-era South Africa, the police arrest Panic, a “mapantsula” or petty gangster, while rounding up activists. His interrogation reveals the motivation for his involvement in the township riots. Once only concerned with partying, alcohol and his own interests, Panic finds himself being irreversibly pulled into the fray. Now, he is forced to choose between his personal freedom and taking a stand in the fight against the oppressive apartheid government.
Cast
Panic
Stander
Prisoner
Policeman
Charge Office Sergeant
Sergeant
Warder
Pat
Ma Mobise
Duma
Dingaan
Sam
Crowd leader
Riot policeman
Prisoner
Crew
Director
Writer
Writer
Producer
Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Editor
Music
Director of Photography