Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
Joseph SargentDirector
Nelson Mandela
F.W. de Klerk
Winnie Mandela
P.W. Botha
Kobie Coetsee
James Gregory
Walter Sisulu
Mlangeni
Niels Barnard
Kykendal
Willem de Klerk
Mhalaba
Kathrada
Marike de Klerk
Mbeki
Motsoaledi
Zindzi
Zenani
Lt. Breevort (as Johanthon Pienaar)
Ruby
Ndlovu
Chris Hani
Sizwe
Mary Gregory
Ethan Gregory
Justice de Wet
Officer Mbele
Magnus Malan
Minister Interior
Minister Finance
Minister
Surgeon
Government Agent
President Stewart
White Plainclothes Officer
Pollsmor Warder
T.V. Reporter #1
T.V. Reporter #2
Young White Woman
Journalist #1
Journalist #2
Journalist #3
Oliver Tambo
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
