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Cast
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  • Idris Elba

    Idris Elba

    Nelson Mandela

  • Naomie Harris

    Naomie Harris

    Winnie Mandela

  • Tony Kgoroge

    Tony Kgoroge

    Walter Sisulu

  • Riaad Moosa

    Riaad Moosa

    Ahmed Kathrada

  • Jamie Bartlett

    Jamie Bartlett

    James Gregory

  • Lindiwe Matshikiza

    Lindiwe Matshikiza

    Zindzi Mandela

  • Terry Pheto

    Terry Pheto

    Evelyn

  • Deon Lotz

    Deon Lotz

    Kobie Coetzee

Credits
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  • Justin Chadwick

    Justin Chadwick

    Director

  • Mark St. Germain

    Mark St. Germain

    Screenwriter

  • William Nicholson

    William Nicholson

    Screenwriter

  • Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela

    Author

  • Anant Singh

    Anant Singh

    Producer

  • David M. Thompson

    David M. Thompson

    Producer

  • Vlokkie Gordon

    Vlokkie Gordon

    Co-Producer

  • Francois Ivernel

    Francois Ivernel

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. New 'Mandela' Trailer: Idris Elba Launches a Revolution (Video)

    New 'Mandela' Trailer: Idris Elba Launches a Revolution (Video)

    12:12 pm PDT 10/18/2013
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The latest look at The Weinstein Co.'s upcoming biopic shows the anti-apartheid leader urging people to rise up against the government, and the campaign to free him from prison. READ MORE

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  2. Watch Video 'Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom' Trailer

    'Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom' Trailer

    3:43 pm PDT 10/14/2013
    • David Simpson
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    The second trailer from Justin Chadwick chronicling the life of South African anti-apartheid leader and politician Nelson Mandela. The film, starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris is set to hit theaters on November 29. READ MORE

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  3. 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' to Get Royal Audience

    'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' to Get Royal Audience

    10:02 am PDT 10/10/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The South African/British co-production is selected to be this year's Royal Film Performance, a charity gala that raises money for the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund. READ MORE

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  4. The Race
    Oscars: How Screener DVDs Help or Hurt This Year's Contenders (Analysis)

    Oscars: How Screener DVDs Help or Hurt This Year's Contenders (Analysis)

    7:00 am PDT 10/4/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    Several big movies could lose awards luster if voters wait to view them on the small screen (i.e. the 3D space drama "Gravity"), but others might actually benefit from a home viewing (i.e. the lesbian love story "Blue Is the Warmest Color"). READ MORE

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  5. In the Magazine
    Toronto Aftermath: Did Too Many Awards Movies Peak Too Early?

    Toronto Aftermath: Did Too Many Awards Movies Peak Too Early?

    5:00 am PDT 9/18/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey and Kate Winslet scored some initial attention, but the sheer number of films may have diluted the fest's value for contenders. READ MORE

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  6. Endemol Veteran Jane Fry Named Head of South African Arm of Film Finance Giant

    Endemol Veteran Jane Fry Named Head of South African Arm of Film Finance Giant

    1:28 am PDT 9/16/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Completion bond firm Film Finances has been involved in such South African features as “ Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” and Neill Blomkamp’s upcoming sci-fi film “Chappie.” READ MORE

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  7. The Race
    FEINBERG FORECAST: With Dust From Toronto Still Settling, a Look at the New Landscape

    FEINBERG FORECAST: With Dust From Toronto Still Settling, a Look at the New Landscape

    12:03 pm PDT 9/11/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR's awards analyst updates his picks after seeing "August: Osage County," "Dallas Buyers Club," "Mandela," "Rush" and other contenders north of the border. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video THR Honors Actors Idris Elba and Naomie Harris With Inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards

    THR Honors Actors Idris Elba and Naomie Harris With Inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards

    8:26 am PDT 9/9/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The two stars of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' received The Hollywood Reporter's inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards at a cocktail party sponsored by Bulgari at the Thompson Hotel. READ MORE

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  9. The Race
    Watch Video Toronto: Idris Elba and Naomie Harris on Track for Oscar Noms for 'Mandela' (Analysis)

    Toronto: Idris Elba and Naomie Harris on Track for Oscar Noms for 'Mandela' (Analysis)

    10:19 pm PDT 9/8/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    The two stars, who play South Africa's first black leader and his wife, could score lead actor and supporting actress nominations. READ MORE

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  10. THR Honors 'Mandela' Stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris at Swanky Toronto Fete

    THR Honors 'Mandela' Stars Idris Elba, Naomie Harris at Swanky Toronto Fete

    9:51 pm PDT 9/8/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The "Mandela" stars received the first Breakthrough in Film Awards. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video Toronto: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris Honored With THR's Inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards

    Toronto: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris Honored With THR's Inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards

    9:51 pm PDT 9/8/2013
    • Borys Kit
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    The pair are earning buzz for their roles in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," in which Elba portrays the South African leader and Harris his wife Winnie. READ MORE

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  12. Review
    Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: Toronto Review

    Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: Toronto Review

    6:39 am PDT 9/8/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Idris Elba plays the father of South African freedom, with Naomie Harris as his impassioned wife in Justin Chadwick's epic biographical portrait. READ MORE

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  13. The Race
    'The Fifth Estate' and the Surge in Ripped-From-the-Headlines Oscar Contenders (Analysis)

    'The Fifth Estate' and the Surge in Ripped-From-the-Headlines Oscar Contenders (Analysis)

    5:01 pm PDT 8/21/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    Films inspired by recent major news stories -- such as the WikiLeaks-focused "The Fifth Estate," which will open the Toronto International Film Festival in two weeks -- have never numbered more or been turned around as quickly. READ MORE

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  14. Watch Video Jennifer Hudson Attacks Apartheid in 'Winnie Mandela' Trailer (Video)

    Jennifer Hudson Attacks Apartheid in 'Winnie Mandela' Trailer (Video)

    11:52 am PDT 8/8/2013
    • Jeremy Bergman
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    The biopic of the South African activist's wife will be released Sept. 6. READ MORE

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  15. In the Magazine
    Harvey Weinstein's Crowded Awards Calendar Forces Tough Choices

    Harvey Weinstein's Crowded Awards Calendar Forces Tough Choices

    5:00 am PDT 8/2/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    With a jam-packed schedule of possible contenders -- including "Fruitvale Station," "The Butler," "August: Osage County" and "Mandela" -- the mogul will soon have to choose exactly where to focus his famous firepower. READ MORE

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  16. Watch Video 'Oldboy' Release Shifted to Thanksgiving Weekend

    'Oldboy' Release Shifted to Thanksgiving Weekend

    10:49 am PDT 7/30/2013
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The Spike Lee-directed film would have faced off against Ridley Scott's "The Counselor" on its previously scheduled date. READ MORE

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  17. 2013 Toronto Film Festival Lineup Includes 'August: Osage County,' Mike Myers' Directorial Debut

    2013 Toronto Film Festival Lineup Includes 'August: Osage County,' Mike Myers' Directorial Debut

    7:43 am PDT 7/23/2013
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The Nelson Mandela biopic "Long Walk to Freedom" and the Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal-starrer "Prisoners" will also screen at the Canadian event in September. READ MORE

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  18. Idris Elba Plays Nelson Mandela in 'Long Walk to Freedom' Trailer (Video)

    Idris Elba Plays Nelson Mandela in 'Long Walk to Freedom' Trailer (Video)

    7:27 pm PDT 7/18/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    The Weinstein Co. biopic about the iconic South African president is directed by Justin Chadwick and hits theaters Nov. 29. READ MORE

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  19. Watch Video 'Mandela' Teaser: Idris Elba Walks to Freedom

    'Mandela' Teaser: Idris Elba Walks to Freedom

    7:04 am PDT 7/12/2013
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The first U.K. trailer for The Weinstein Co.'s upcoming biopic about the anti-apartheid leader has been released. READ MORE

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  20. Watch Video 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' U.K. Teaser Trailer

    'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' U.K. Teaser Trailer

    12:29 pm PDT 7/11/2013
    • David Simpson
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    First look at Justin Chadwick's biography of Nelson Mandela featuring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. READ MORE

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Summary

Biopic of South African civil rights leader Nelson Mandela.

Company Info

  • The Weinstein Company Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Videovision Entertainment Production Company
  • Origin Pictures Production Company
  • Distant Horizon Corporation Production Company