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Cry Freedom (1987)

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

7.02h 37mDrama
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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
Richard Attenborough
Writers
John Briley
Release Year
1987
Runtime
157 minutes
Genre
Drama
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Status
Released
Rating
7.0 / 10 (234 votes)

Top Cast

Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie
Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
John Matshikiza
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
Zakes Mokae
Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
John Thaw
John Thaw
Kruger
Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Ken

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