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The Biko Inquest

The Biko Inquest

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

102 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 November 1984

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Michael Aldridge

Michael Aldridge

Dr. Carter

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Colonel Goosen

Mark Dignam

Mark Dignam

Martinus Prins

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

Sidney Kentridge

Stafford Gordon

Stafford Gordon

Major Snyman

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Professor Loubser

Edward Hardwicke

Edward Hardwicke

Professor Proctor

Paul Jerricho

Paul Jerricho

Lieutenant Wilken

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Dr. Hersch

John Standing

John Standing

Van Rensburg

Paul Fryer

Paul Fryer

Clerk to van Rensburg

Betty Bod Hlela

Betty Bod Hlela

Steve Biko's Widow

Peggy Phango

Peggy Phango

Steve Biko's Mother

Benny Mayer

Benny Mayer

Steve Biko's Brother

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