Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

Bopha!

Bopha!

In 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.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bopha!
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1993-09-16
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 5.273/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $12,000,000
  • Revenue: $212,483
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7643
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English

Cast & Crew

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

as Micah Mangena

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

as De Villiers

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

as Rosie Mangena

Marius Weyers

Marius Weyers

as Van Tonder

Maynard Eziashi

Maynard Eziashi

as Zweli Mangena

Malick Bowens

Malick Bowens

as Pule Rampa

Robin Smith

Robin Smith

as Retlief

Michael Chinyamurindi

Michael Chinyamurindi

as Solomon

Christopher John Hall

Christopher John Hall

as Naledi Machikano

Grace Mahlaba

Grace Mahlaba

as Thokozile Machikano

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Bopha! - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

police brutalitypolice statesouth africaapartheidanc (african national congress)afrikaansracismanti-apartheidfather son conflictpretoria, south africaauthoritarian regimeafrican revolutionaries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bopha!?

Bopha! is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1993-09-16.

Who are the main actors in Bopha!?

The main cast includes Danny Glover, Malcolm McDowell, Alfre Woodard, Marius Weyers, Maynard Eziashi, .

Where can I watch Bopha! online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bopha! is available.

Is Bopha! based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Bopha!?

Bopha! has an IMDb rating of 5.273/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bopha!?

The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $212,483 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bopha!?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bopha! filmed?

Bopha! was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bopha!?

The total runtime of Bopha! is 120 minutes.

Is Bopha! suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Bopha!?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bopha!.

Does Bopha! have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket

Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning

Crash

Crash

A Time to Kill

A Time to Kill

2 or 3 Things I Know About Him

2 or 3 Things I Know About Him

Copycat

Copycat

Unexpected Journey

Unexpected Journey

Crimson Moon

Crimson Moon

In the Name of the Father

In the Name of the Father

Alphaville

Alphaville

Carandiru

Carandiru

Witness

Witness

Gandhi

Gandhi

The Long Run

The Long Run

The Story of an African Farm

The Story of an African Farm

Shudra: The Rising

Shudra: The Rising

Wasabi

Wasabi

Goodbye Bafana

Goodbye Bafana

Malcolm X

Malcolm X