Plot Summary

Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.

Movie Details

Original Title
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Athol Fugard as Self

Athol Fugard

Self

John Kani as Self

John Kani

Self

Ben Kingsley as Self

Ben Kingsley

Self

Winston Ntshona as Self

Winston Ntshona

Self

Alan Rickman as Self

Alan Rickman

Self

Antony Sher as Self

Antony Sher

Self

Janet Suzman as Self

Janet Suzman

Self

Production Companies

Sky Arts logoSky Arts
Portobello Pictures