Netflix 'Silverton Siege': 5 things to know about action-thriller from apartheid era
Netflix's latest action-adventure is based on a true story from South Africa. After a failed sabotage mission, a trio of anti-apartheid freedom fighters ends up in a tense bank hostage situation in exchange for a shocking demand - the release of Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and civil rights advocate who dedicated his life to equality.
Netflix, in the recent past, has seen a string of successes in the action-thriller genre. With 'Silverton Siege' Netflix is hoping to cash in on this trend yet again. This action-thriller is based on real-life events that fueled the global Free Mandela movement. From the initial impressions, the movie has a handful of shots showing tense standoffs, explosions and frantic chasing sequences. So as we wait for the thriller to premiere, here's a look at some other interesting titles you can binge: 'Tomorrow', 'Windfall', and 'Archive 81'
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When will 'Silverton Siege' release and where can you watch it?
'Silverton Siege' will release on Netflix on April 27, the same day as South Africa's Freedom Day, which marks the first free elections after the end of apartheid.
What is 'Silverton Siege' all about?
The plot for the film is “inspired by true life events that took place in South Africa in 1980. A trio of freedom fighters get into a collision course with the state after a failed sabotage mission, which turns into a bank hostage stand off.” An African National Congress militant arm, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) is the subject of the film. On learning of their plan to sabotage gas depots, police began to hound the trio. When the fighters were chased into a bank in Silverton, Pretoria, they barricaded themselves inside and took hostages. In the absence of any other alternative, the MK fighters seized the moment and demanded the release of future South African president Nelson Mandela.
Who stars in 'Silverton Siege?'
Arnold Vosloo from the horror-adventure 'The Mummy' trilogy plays the role of Johan Langerman, Thabo Remetsi plays Calvin Khumalo. He is a South African actor and producer and best known for his roles in the popular serials 'The Giver', 'The GameChangers Kalushi: The Story of Solomon-Mahlangu'. There’s also Noxolo Dlamini who plays Mbali Terra Mabunda and Stephan Erasmus who plays Aldo Erasmus.
Showrunners
Mandla Walter Dube directed this movie while Pambili Media produced it. Walter Ayres and Dube serve as Silverton Siege's executive producers.
Trailer
The trailer depicts some true-life events that take place in South Africa in 1980 involving a dramatic siege. What also seems from the trailer is that with this siege, the country that’s under a strict apartheid regime finally finds its spark to turn the tides in their favor.
Watch the trailer of 'Silverton Siege' now!
