19 Jun 1998
The Celebration
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a shocking secret.
Mrs Mandela
How Winnie Mandela went from innocent country girl to a fighter against apartheid.
Top Billed Cast
Sophie Okonedo Winnie Mandela
David Harewood Nelson Mandela
David Morrissey Theunis Swanepoel
Vusi Kunene Dr. Nthato Motlana
David Dennis Ismail Ayob
Jacques Gombault Sergeant Prinsloo
Rika Sennett Helen Joseph
Philip Godawa George Bizos
Lindani Nkosi Cyril Ramaphosa
Craig Gardner Senator Edward Kennedy
Jakkie Groenewald Prison Officer Gregory
Mangaliso Ngema Winnie's Young Lover
Motshabi Tyelele Zanyiwe
Refilwe Pitsoe Zindzi Mandela
Japan Mthembu Moses Kotane
Nicky Rebelo Robben Island Warder
David Butler Riot Commanding Officer
Justin Strydom Arresting Officer
Francois Stemmet Judge
Gretha Brazelle Prison Wardress
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