CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 2h 37m · PG
Cry Freedom

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

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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.

Directed byRichard Attenborough

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 37m
Language
EN
Released
November 6, 1987
Budget
$29,000,000
Revenue
$25,900,000
Studios
Universal PicturesMarble Arch Productions

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CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

John Hargreaves

John Hargreaves

Bruce

Juanita Waterman

Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

Creative team
Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Written by
John Briley
Produced by
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough

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