Mapantsula

Name: Mapantsula
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1988-01-01
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Thomas Mogotlane, Marcel Van Heerden, Thembi Mtshali, Dolly Rathebe, Peter Sephuma

1988| 1h 44m| IMDb 5.9

Mapantsula (1988) is currently streaming in the UK on BFI Player. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Crime Drama

Panic, a petty gangster, is caught up in Township riots in this cult classic crime drama, the first anti-Apartheid film shot guerilla style on the streets of Soweto.

Director: Oliver Schmitz