Angola the war (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Angola the war is a documentary film directed by Peter Lamberti, running about 120 minutes. “A faraway war... A clash of ideologies... And some of the biggest battles fought on African soil since World War Two.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Angola the war stars Anton Beukman as Himself - Former Member, Seaborne Special Forces, Jan Breytenbach as Himself - Founder, 32 Battalion (as Col. Jan Breytenbach), Fidel Castro as Himself - President of Cuba (archive footage) and Jannie Gildenhuys as Himself - Former Chief, South African Defense Forces, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angola the war page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angola the war (2017)?
- In US, Angola the war is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Angola the war?
- Angola the war stars Anton Beukman, Jan Breytenbach, Fidel Castro, Jannie Gildenhuys and Maxim Gladkov.
- When was Angola the war released?
- Angola the war was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.