Cry Freedom
1987·2h 37m
7.0/ 10 (234 votes)
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
Drama
Overview
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.
Trailer
Director
Richard Attenborough
Writers
John Briley
Where to Watch
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Cast
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
Denzel Washington
Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
John Thaw
Kruger
Kevin McNally
Ken
John Hargreaves
Bruce
Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$29M
Box Office
$26M
