
The Biko Inquest
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
1984-11-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Michael Aldridge
Dr. Carter
Nigel Davenport
Colonel Goosen
Mark Dignam
Martinus Prins
Albert Finney
Sidney Kentridge
Stafford Gordon
Major Snyman
Michael Gough
Professor Loubser
Edward Hardwicke
Professor Proctor
Paul Jerricho
Lieutenant Wilken
Richard Johnson
Dr. Hersch
John Standing
Van Rensburg
Paul Fryer
Clerk to van Rensburg
Betty Bod Hlela
Steve Biko's Widow
Peggy Phango
Steve Biko's Mother
Benny Mayer
Steve Biko's Brother
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