Cry Freedom

Name: Cry Freedom
Genre: Drama
Released: 06 Nov 1987
Rating: 6.98
Cast: Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world. 1987-11-06 United Kingdom, Zimbabwe 157 minutes.

6.98 226 votes

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Overview

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

Year 1987

Studio Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions

Director Richard Attenborough

Crew Richard Attenborough (Director), John Briley (Screenplay), Donald Woods (Novel), Richard Attenborough (Producer), George Fenton (Original Music Composer), Jonas Gwangwa (Original Music Composer)

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Language English