Cast of A Dry White Season

Donald Sutherland portrays Ben du Toit, a South African school teacher who becomes involved in the anti-apartheid movement.

Janet Suzman plays Susan du Toit, the wife of Ben du Toit who witnesses the impact of apartheid on their family.

Zakes Mokae portrays Stanley Makhaya, a black South African who works with Ben du Toit in the fight against apartheid.

Jürgen Prochnow plays Captain Stolz, a military officer involved in the oppressive regime that Ben du Toit opposes.

Susan Sarandon appears as Melanie Bruwer, a character who supports the anti-apartheid movement alongside Ben du Toit.

Marlon Brando takes on the role of Ian McKenzie, a lawyer who assists in the legal battles against apartheid.

Winston Ntshona portrays Gordon Ngubene, a black South African activist working towards ending apartheid.

Thoko Ntshinga plays Emily Ngubene, the wife of Gordon Ngubene who is also involved in the fight against apartheid.

Leonard Maguire appears as Bruwer, a character who supports the anti-apartheid movement alongside Ben du Toit.

Gerard Thoolen portrays Colonel Viljoen, a military officer involved in upholding the apartheid regime.

Susannah Harker plays Suzette du Toit, the daughter of Ben and Susan du Toit who witnesses the injustices of apartheid.

Rowen Elmes appears as Johan du Toit, the son of Ben and Susan du Toit who gets caught up in the struggle against apartheid.