The Biko Inquest
1984, English. Directed by Albert Finney & Graham Evans.
Based on the official transcripts of the investigation that followed after the very suspicious notorious death in prison of one of the most important leading men of the South African anti-apartheid movement, Steven Biko.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Albert FinneyDirector
- Graham EvansDirector
- Michael AldridgeDr. Carter
- Nigel DavenportColonel Goosen
- Mark DignamMartinus Prins
- Albert FinneySidney Kentridge
- Stafford GordonMajor Snyman
- Michael GoughProfessor Loubser
- Edward HardwickeProfessor Proctor
- Paul JerrichoLieutenant Wilken
- Richard JohnsonDr. Hersch
- John StandingVan Rensburg
- Paul FryerClerk to van Rensburg
- Betty Bod HlelaSteve Biko's Widow
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Norman Fenton, Jon Blair, Joshua Sinclair
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What The Biko Inquest is based on
The Biko Inquest is based on a true story.
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The Biko Inquest runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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The Biko Inquest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1984. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Biko Inquest?
If you liked The Biko Inquest, try The Eichmann Show, Against the Wall, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Who directed The Biko Inquest?
The Biko Inquest (1984) was directed by Albert Finney and Graham Evans and stars Michael Aldridge, Nigel Davenport, Mark Dignam.
What is The Biko Inquest based on?
The Biko Inquest is based on a true story.