Bopha!
Bopha! is a 1993 American drama film directed by Morgan Freeman and starring Danny Glover. It is Freeman's directorial debut. It was adapted from a 1986 play of the same name.
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5.6In this story of a black policeman during South African apartheid, Danny Glover plays the cop, who believes he's trying to help his people, even while serving as a pawn of the racist government. When his son gets involved in the anti-apartheid movement, he finds himself torn between his family and what he believes is his duty.
Released: 1993-09-16120 minDir: Morgan FreemanDramaBudget: $12.0MBox office: $212,483
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Cast
- Danny Glover as Micah Mangena
- Malcolm McDowell as De Villiers
- Alfre Woodard as Rosie Mangena
- Marius Weyers as Van Tonder
- Maynard Eziashi as Zweli Mangena
- Malick Bowens as Pule Rampa
Themes
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6 sectionsContents
- Story
- Plot
- Reception
- DVD release
- References
- External links
Bopha! is a 1993 American drama film directed by Morgan Freeman and starring Danny Glover. It is Freeman's directorial debut. It was adapted from a 1986 play of the same name.
==Story== Micah Mangena is a black police officer in South Africa during the apartheid era. Micah is tough but honest, and he believes he is doing the best for his people. He is a sergeant, with a white superior officer and in a mostly-black force. He trains new recruits, all of them black.