Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard 11 years old

Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.

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Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard Cast

Name Character
Ben Kingsley He was 68, now 80 years old as Himself
Alan Rickman He was 66, 69 years old when he died as Himself
John Kani He was 69, now 81 years old as Himself
Antony Sher He was 62, now 74 years old as Himself
Janet Suzman She was 73, now 85 years old as Herself
Athol Fugard He was 79, now 91 years old as Himself
Winston Ntshona He was 70, now 82 years old as Himself

Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard Crew

Name Department
Tony Palmer as Director. He was 70 (now 82) years old Directing
Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard (11 years)

  • Release day: Monday, May 28, 2012
  • Runtime: 102 minutes