Endgame
The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Pete Travis
- Original Language
- EN
William HurtProfessor Will Esterhuyse
Chiwetel EjioforPresident Thabo Mbeki
Jonny Lee MillerMichael Young
Mark StrongDr. Niel Barnard
Clarke PetersNelson Mandela
John KaniOliver Tambo
Derek JacobiRudolph Agnew
Timothy WestP.W. Botha
Matthew MarshF.W. de Klerk
Michael HuffWillem de Klerk
- What is Endgame about?
- The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.
- Who directed Endgame?
- Endgame was directed by Pete Travis.
- When was Endgame released?
- Endgame was released on January 18, 2009.
- How long is Endgame?
- Endgame has a runtime of 1h 49m.
- Where can I track Endgame?
- You can track Endgame on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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