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Angola: The War (2017)

Movie 120 min

Documentary

For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.

Peter Lamberti Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 2017
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt7967672
Language
Studio
Aquavision TV Productions, Lion Mountain Media

Themes

Cast

Anton Beukman Himself - Former Member, Seaborne Special Forces Jan Breytenbach Himself - Founder, 32 Battalion (as Col. Jan Breytenbach) Fidel Castro Fidel Castro Himself - President of Cuba (archive footage) Jannie Gildenhuys Himself - Former Chief, South African Defense Forces Maxim Gladkov Himself - Former Soviet Interpreter Dick Lord Himself - Former Officer Commanding Air Command Post, SADF (as Brig. Gen. Dick Lord) Jan Malan Himself - Former Field Commander, 61 Mech, SADF Gert Minnaar Himself - Former Member, 61 Mech, SADF Koos Moorcroft Himself - Former Sergeant Major, South African Defense Forces Craig Thomassen Himself - Former Member, Corps of Engineers, SADF Pik Botha Pik Botha Himself - Former South African Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Frequently asked questions

What is Angola: The War about?
For twenty-three years, five western nations, members of the Soviet bloc and two superpowers were locked into a war never formally declared. It all began in 1966. Once the Draft started, every able-bodied white South African male was called up for service.
Who directed Angola: The War?
Angola: The War was directed by Peter Lamberti.
Who stars in Angola: The War?
Angola: The War stars Anton Beukman, Jan Breytenbach, Fidel Castro, Jannie Gildenhuys.
When was Angola: The War released?
Angola: The War is a 2017 documentary film.
Where can I watch Angola: The War?
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