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Amistad (1997)

Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.

7.02h 35mDrama • History • Mystery
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Synopsis

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

Movie Information

Director
Steven Spielberg
Writers
David Franzoni
Release Year
1997
Runtime
155 minutes
Genre
Drama, History, Mystery
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
7.0 / 10 (1,418 votes)

Top Cast

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
Cinque
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin
David Paymer
David Paymer
Secretary John Forsyth
Pete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
Holabird
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Tappan

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