Sarafina!

She was their teacher. They were her hope.

⭐ 6.1 /10 47 votes

September 18, 1992 1h 57m Released

Music Drama Family

Storyline

A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Darrell James Roodt
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        William Nicholson, Mbongeni Ngema
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    BBC
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Leleti Khumalo

Sarafina

Whoopi Goldberg

Mary Masembuko

John Kani

School Principal

Miriam Makeba

Angelina

Mary Twala

Sarafina's Grandmother

Dumisani Dlamini

Crocodile

Mbongeni Ngema

Sabela

Tertius Meintjes

Lieutenant Bloem

Robert Whitehead

Interrogator

Greg Latter

Policeman

Nicky Rebelo

Soldier

James Whyle

Soldier

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarafina! released?

Sarafina! was released on September 18, 1992.

How long is Sarafina!?

The runtime of Sarafina! is 1h 57m.

What genre is Sarafina!?

Sarafina! is a Music, Drama, Family movie.

What is the rating of Sarafina!?

Sarafina! has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Sarafina!?

Sarafina! is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Sarafina!?

Sarafina! was directed by Darrell James Roodt.

Who stars in Sarafina!?

The main cast of Sarafina! includes Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani.

What language is Sarafina! in?

Sarafina! is originally in English.