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Synopsis
An apolitical South African oil-refinery worker and soccer coach is forced into terrorism as a means of fighting back against the brutality of the apartheid regime in director Phillip Noyce's dramatic look at the life of one-time political prisoner and freedom fighter Patrick Chamusso. In the 1980s, Patrick (Derek Luke) and his wife Precious (Bonnie Henna) lived a peaceful life until one fateful day, when on an overnight trip with his team, Patrick is singled out as the prime suspect in a bombing at the refinery. Placed in solitary confinement, with his wife and family brutalized by government agent Nic Vos (Tim Robbins), the young family man is eventually cleared of charges, but his life is in shambles. Devastated and distraught, Patrick soon begins working as a rebel fighter and political operative for Nelson Mandela's African National Congress. As the oppressed country's powerful apartheid regime continues to torture and torment its citizens, the now-radicalized Patrick must disappear from his family without a trace and go undercover if he is to aid in toppling the system that destroyed his family, and forever changed his outlook on the world. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Anthony Bishop Roadblock Police Commander
Carel Trichardt South African Minister
Marius Weyers Police Brigadier
Tim Robbins Nic Vos
Martin LeMaitre Border Official
Jonathan Pienaar Mechanic in Swaziland
Jet Novuka Black Security Branch Policeman
Robyn Slovo Ruth First
Derek Luke Patrick Chamusso
Robert Hobbs Special Branch Lieutenant
Justin Shaw Young Roadblock Policeman
Tumisho K. Masha Obadi
Grant Brett Swanby Roadblock Policeman
Michele Burgers Ana Vos
Michele Burgers Anna Vos
Harriet Manamela ANC Swaziland Operative
Nomhle Nkonyeni Mama Dorothy
Bonnie Mbuli Precious Chamusso
Dan Robbertse Secunda Security Guard
Charlotte Savage Marie Vos
Terry Pheto Miriam
Bonnie Henna Precious Chamusso
Mncedisi Shabangu Zuko September
Sithembiso Khumalo Sixpence
Mpho Lovinga Johnny Piliso
Mxo Pete My Baby
Jessica Anstey Katie Vos
Michael Mabizela Shaven Head Bomber
Eduan Van Jaarsveld Special Branch Sergeant
Onthatile Ramasodi Chamusso, Lindiwe
Ziizi Mahlati Albertina Chamusso
Malcolm Purkey Joe Slovo
Bubu Mazibuko Betsy
Susan Danford White Madam
Richard Nwamba Mozambican Solider
Vanessa Cooke Widow at Mine Shaft
Brandon Auret Army Commandant
Sibusiso Mhlongo Passport Photographer
Lennox Mathabathe Angola Military Instructor
Kgosi Mongake Soccer Captain
Eckard Rabe Secunda Security Chief
Ian Roussouw Torture Policeman
Anrich Herbst Torture Policeman
Waldemar Schultz Secunda Instructor
Mathoto Matsetela Pretty Girl at Phone Booth
Jabulani Ngwenya Soccer Boy
Kgaugelo Mpharala Soccer Player
David Tumahole Mozambican Corporal
Mantele Khomane Dancer at Wedding
Khutjo Mmola Female Railway Bomber
Dexter Nwanya Male Railway Bomber
Kholosa Tshandana Female Cadre with AK47
Mpho Osei Tutu Shanghai
Makgano Mamabolo ANC Woman Typist
Thabo Bopape Security Branch Policeman
Erno Van Dyk Security Branch Policeman
Dirk Vermeulen Security Branch Policeman
Johan Van Der Merwe Security Branch Policeman
Bongani Manok Security Branch Policeman
Mahlubi Kraai Security Branch Policeman
Neels Classen Blonde Policeman
Onalenna Mokoboto Patrick's Son
Patrick Chamusso Patrick Chamusso
Thandiswa ANC Funeral Singer
Zamajobe Sithole Wedding Singer
Fiorha Ntshauba Backup Vocals
Siphokazi Maroqana Backup Vocals
Dolly Gaehler Backup Vocals
Erik Pilani Guitarist
Ezra Erasmus Pianist
Liaan Adriaan Drummer
Michael Phillip Bass Guitarist
David Mbatha Song Leader at Secunda Gates
Sindi Nontshinya Additonal Song Leader
Mirriam "Angela" Doshane Additonal Song Leader
Bongani Dlamini Freedom Singer
Bongani Maseko Freedom Singer
James Zuma Freedom Singer
Joseph Ngobeni Freedom Singer
Khali Phithi Freedom Singer
Malibongwe Yawu Freedom Singer
Sibongiseni Phakathi Freedom Singer
Thabo Magaretsa Freedom Singer
Veli Mavuso Freedom Singer
Vusi Simelane Freedom Singer
Zakhele Mabaso Freedom Singer

Production Crew

Moonyeenn Lee Additional Casting
Charlotte Buys ADR Editor
Andrew Jordan ADR Recordist
Buzzy's Recording ADR Recordist
Chris Fellows ADR Recordist
Sound One Corporation ADR Recordist
Peter Belcher Aerial Photography
John Swart Animal Trainer/Wrangler
Retha Geldenhuys Art Department Coordinator
Shira Hockman Assistant Art Director
Mokoma Ratlabala Assistant Hair
Jean-Roux Viljoen Assistant Location Manager
Shane Meyer Assistant Location Manager
Terry Stevens Assistant Location Manager
Gayl Shelly Assistant Makeup
Marisa Lourens Assistant Makeup
Mokoma Ratlabala Assistant Makeup
Donovan Roberts-Baxter Assistant Production Coordinator
Leah Katz Assistant Sound Editor
Miranda Culley Associate Producer
Wayne Shields Best Boy Electric
Gareth Viner Best Boy Grip
Joel Kapend Boom Operator
Alastair Rae Camera Operator
Peter Belcher Camera Operator
Trevor Brown Camera Operator
Shaun-Marlon Nasson Carpenter
Susie Figgis Casting
Eran Tahor Cinematographer
Garry Phillips Cinematographer
Matthys Mocke Cinematographer
Ron Fortunato Cinematographer
Philip Miller Composer (Music Score)
Xandi Van Dijk Conductor
Louis Marais Construction Foreman
Reza Levy Costume Designer
Dorcas Maphakela Costumes Assistant
Leonie Roberts Costumes Supervisor
Maureen Wells Costumes Supervisor
Wolfgang Ender Costumes Supervisor
Dayn Kruger Craft Service/Catering
Gertrude Nyamankulu Craft Service/Catering
Miles Graham Craft Service/Catering
Pamela Velapi Craft Service/Catering
Patrick Gillingham Craft Service/Catering
Fiona Ramsay Dialogue Coach
Damian Candusso Dialogue Editor
Nada Mikas Dialogue Editor
Phillip Noyce Director
Robert "Bobby" Fischer Dolly Grip
Adam Chokwe Driver
Albert Maphosho Driver
Albert Sandani Driver
Alfred Kepkey Driver
Andre "Corrie" Coertze Driver
Elias Makhanya Driver
Freddie Peters Driver
Graham Clark Driver
Hamilton Tyibelo Driver
Hendrik Sebulela Driver
Leon Jones Driver
Leonard Baloyi Driver
Lorraine "Sophie" Ranta Driver
Patrick Mashilo Driver
Paul Gobo Driver
Phillip Khulu Driver
Raymond Rich Driver
Samuel Nelovholwe Driver
Shadrack Chauke Driver
Sidney Dlamini Driver
Sidney Masiteng Driver
Steven Dietloff Driver
Vusi Gumede Driver
William Mathebula Driver
William Rondganger Driver
Jill Bilcock Editor
Alfred Manzini Electrician
Hendrick Manenzhe Electrician
Jean De Kock Electrician
Justin Paterson Electrician
Saskia Stuart-Clark Electrician
Debra Hayward Executive Producer
Liza Chasin Executive Producer
Sydney Pollack Executive Producer
Jackie Mayou Extra Casting
Laura Wilcox First Assistant Accountant
Adi Visser First Assistant Camera
John Atwell First Assistant Camera
Justin Brokensha First Assistant Camera
Leigh Tanchel First Assistant Director
Rochelle Oshlack First Assistant Editor
Tanya Hagen First Assistant Editor
Blair Slater Foley Recordist
Mario Vaccaro Foley Walker
Alan Barnes Gaffer
Vincent Fletcher Gaffer
Albert Mogoro Generator Operator
James Matkeke Generator Operator
Bertram Dagan Greensman
Michael Gordon Greensman
Charles Koza Hair Styles
Guy Micheletti Key Grip
Rochelle Sissing Key Hairstylist
Genevieve Hofmeyr Line Producer
Jaco Espach Location Manager
Nicolette Van Wyk Makeup Supervisor
Simon Leadley Music Editor
Tim Ryan Music Editor
Nick Angel Musical Direction/Supervision
Johannesburg Festival Orchestra Musical Performer
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Musical Performer
Beatriz Sequeira Personal Assistant
Ben Breen Post Production Accountant
Kerry Dibbs Post Production Assistant
Jane Maguire Post Production Supervisor
Anthony Minghella Producer
Eric Fellner Producer
Robyn Slovo Producer
Tim Bevan Producer
Joanne Goldstone Production Accountant
Freda Botho Ramatiti Production Assistant
Moeketsi Williams Production Assistant
Mohlaba Thaka Production Assistant
Shirley Mashabela Production Assistant
Kate Kvalsvig Production Coordinator
Theresa Norton Production Coordinator
Johnny Breedt Production Designer
Diana Nkata Production Secretary
Andrew Orlando Properties Master
Michael Rossouw Properties Master
Andrew Wright Re-Recording Mixer
Michael Thompson Re-Recording Mixer
Roger Savage Re-Recording Mixer
Weta Digital Recording
Mandy Smit Runner
Rohan Scully Runner
Shawn Slovo Screenwriter
Salamina Mokome Script Supervisor
Garth Scholtz Second Assistant Camera
Neil Baillie Second Assistant Camera
Patricia Wheeler Second Assistant Director
Adam Smith Second Assistant Editor
Mark Biart Second Second Assistant Director
Giulio Biccari Second Unit Camera
Norman Maake Second Unit Director
Melinda Launspach Set Decorator
Shira Hockman Set Designer
Charl Pretorius Set Medic/First Aid
Diedre Kohrs Set Medic/First Aid
Vivian De Fleuriot De La Coliniere Set Medic/First Aid
Yvonne Austin Set Medic/First Aid
Sun Glen Tshabalala Singer
Linda Murdoch Sound Editor
Peter Miller Sound Editor
President Kapa Sound Recordist
Rhomeez Petersen Sound Recordist
Derek Mansvelt Sound/Sound Designer
Stunt SA & SFX Special Effects
Cordell McQueen Special Effects Supervisor
Andrew McKenzie Standby Properties
Alastair Rae Steadicam Operator
Garth Stead Still Photographer
Tony Bloemstein Storyboard Artist
Isaac Mavimbela Stunts Coordinator
Delarey Wagener Supervising Art Director
Andrew Plain Supervising Sound Editor
Bheki Mathole Mncube Swing Gang
Johnny Tembo Swing Gang
Samson Siitholi Swing Gang
Thomas Potsane Swing Gang
David Tumahole Third Assistant Director
Deborah McNamara Title Design
Emile Rademeyer Title Design
Brendan Tucker Transportation Coordinator
Angela Phillips Unit Production Manager
Clint Gordon Unit Production Manager
Emma Cooper Unit Publicist
Anthony English Video Playback
Ineke Majoor Visual Effects Producer
David Booth Visual Effects Supervisor
Murray Pope Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Webb Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2006
Runtime: 102
Country: Australia
MPAA Rating: PG13
for thematic material including torture and abuse, violence, and brief language
Category: Feature

Genre
Thriller

Sound
Dolby Digital
DTS
SR
SRD

Produced by
Focus Features
Mirage Enterprises
Scion Films Premier (First) Limited Partnership
StudioCanal
Working Title Films

Release
October 27, 2006 (USA)
by Focus Features