Cry Freedom
Sign in to save1987 British drama film directed by Richard Attenborough
Film · TMDB
7.0A 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.
Released: 1987-11-06157 minDir: Richard AttenboroughDrama
Cast
- Kevin Kline as Donald Woods
- Denzel Washington as Steve Biko
- Penelope Wilton as Wendy Woods
- Kate Hardie as Jane Woods
- John Matshikiza as Mapetla
- Zakes Mokae as Father Kani
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Ratings · OMDb
IMDb
7.4/10
15,034 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
59/100
- Rated
- PG
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. 6 wins & 16 nominations total
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Key dates
- Published
- 1987
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- apartheid
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Screenwriter
- John Briley
- Composer
- George Fenton
- Producer
- Richard Attenborough