Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom

Information

Release DateNovember 6, 1987
Runtime2h 37m
StatusReleased
Budget$29M
Revenue$26M
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
LanguagesEnglish
7.0
216 votes
Popularity1

Cry Freedom

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough

Featured 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

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