Plot Summary

Based on the official transcripts of the investigation that followed after the very suspicious notorious death in prison of one of the most important leading men of the South African anti-apartheid movement, Steven Biko.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Biko Inquest
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Michael Aldridge as Dr. Carter

Michael Aldridge

Dr. Carter

Nigel Davenport as Colonel Goosen

Nigel Davenport

Colonel Goosen

Mark Dignam as Martinus Prins

Mark Dignam

Martinus Prins

Albert Finney as Sidney Kentridge

Albert Finney

Sidney Kentridge

Stafford Gordon as Major Snyman

Stafford Gordon

Major Snyman

Michael Gough as Professor Loubser

Michael Gough

Professor Loubser

Edward Hardwicke as Professor Proctor

Edward Hardwicke

Professor Proctor

Paul Jerricho as Lieutenant Wilken

Paul Jerricho

Lieutenant Wilken

Richard Johnson as Dr. Hersch

Richard Johnson

Dr. Hersch

John Standing as Van Rensburg

John Standing

Van Rensburg

Paul Fryer as Clerk to van Rensburg

Paul Fryer

Clerk to van Rensburg

Betty Bod Hlela as Steve Biko's Widow

Betty Bod Hlela

Steve Biko's Widow

Peggy Phango as Steve Biko's Mother

Peggy Phango

Steve Biko's Mother

Benny Mayer as Steve Biko's Brother

Benny Mayer

Steve Biko's Brother

Production Companies

Channel 4 Television logoChannel 4 Television
Embassy Communications
United British Artists (UBA)