2009
PG-13
Dalton Pictures
1 h 49 m

2009
PG-13
Dalton Pictures
1 h 49 m

Summary Set in South Africa, 1985, this is a gripping and sophisticated political thriller full of intriguing and unexpected heroes. While the country is under siege, sanctions are biting, Mandela's imprisonment is an international cause celebre, and the ANC guerrilla terrorist attacks are escalating. Every day the country is more ungovernable a...

Directed By: Pete Travis

Written By: Robert Harvey, Paula Milne

2009
PG-13
Dalton Pictures
1 h 49 m

2009
PG-13
Dalton Pictures
1 h 49 m

Endgame

Name: Endgame
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2009-11-06
Duration: 1 min 49 s
Rating: 55
Cast: William Hurt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jonny Lee Miller, Mark Strong, Clarke Peters

Metascore Mixed or Average

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings

6.6

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Directed By: Pete Travis

Written By: Robert Harvey, Paula Milne

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The Hollywood Reporter

The result is something like an old-fashioned Costa-Gavras film but without the leftist sentimentality.

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Time Out

Fans of "The Wire," take note: Clarke “Lester Freamon” Peters does an impressive turn as Nelson Mandela.

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Village Voice

The principals, especially Ejiofor, rise above the starchiness that often hampers portrayals of recent, monumental history.

By Melissa Anderson FULL REVIEW

Film Threat

It’s a great story. I’ve read books on the subject and have found it fascinating. But even reading Mandela and Desmond Tutu will not prepare you for the barrage of information Endgame throws at you.

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Production Company Daybreak Pictures, Film Afrika Worldwide

Release Date Nov 6, 2009

Duration 1 h 49 m

Rating PG-13

Genres

Tagline Patriot. Terrorist. Negotiator. Peacemaker.

Website http://www.channel4.com/programmes/endgame

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA

• 1 Nomination

Online Film & Television Association

• 5 Nominations

Satellite Awards

• 2 Nominations

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Top Cast

William Hurt

Professor Willie Esterhuyse

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Thabo Mbeki

Jonny Lee Miller

Michael Young

Mark Strong

Dr. Neil Barnard

Clarke Peters

Nelson Mandela

John Kani

Oliver Tambo

Derek Jacobi

Rudolph Agnew

Timothy West

P.W. Botha

Matthew Marsh

F.W. de Klerk

Mike Huff

Willem de Klerk

Stephen Jennings

Kobie Coetsee

Patrick Lyster

Sampie Terreblanche

Ramon Tikaram

Aziz Pahad

Danny Scheinmann

Albie Sachs

Porteus Xandau

Christo Brand

Amelia Bullmore

Gill

David Henry

Professor Marinus Wiechers

Trevor Sellers

Tony Trew

Moshidi Motshegwa

Sebolela

Bo Petersen

Esterhuyse's Wife

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