Mapantsula_
A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.
Starring
Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali
Box Office
$6K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Mapantsula was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand agains...
Mapantsula is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (15)
TM
Thomas Mogotlane
Panic
Marcel Van Heerden
Stander
TM
Thembi Mtshali
Pat
Dolly Rathebe
Ma Mobise
PS
Peter Sephuma
Duma
DM
Darlington Michaels
Dingaan
EM
Eugene Majola
Sam
GD
Gabriel Dichwabe
Crowd leader
BM
Brad Morris
Riot policeman
PD
Polite Dlamini
Prisoner
DN
Duma Nyembe
Prisoner
JM
Jerry Mokgoko
Policeman
SM
Similo Makhambi
Charge Office Sergeant
BD
Boitumelo Dijoe
Sergeant
AM
Arthur Molepo
Warder
BOX OFFICE
$6K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (5 votes)
Box Office
$5,525
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Mapantsula about?
A petty gangster inevitably becomes involved in the growing anti-apartheid struggle and is forced to choose between individual gain and a united stand against the system.
How long is Mapantsula?
Mapantsula has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in Mapantsula?
The cast of Mapantsula includes Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali, Dolly Rathebe, Peter Sephuma.
How much did Mapantsula make at the box office?
Mapantsula earned $5,525 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Mapantsula?
Mapantsula has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama