Cry Freedom
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Kevin KlineDonald Woods
Denzel WashingtonSteve Biko
Penelope WiltonWendy Woods
Kate HardieJane Woods
John MatshikizaMapetla
Zakes MokaeFather Kani
John ThawKruger
Kevin McNallyKen
John HargreavesBruce
Juanita WatermanNtsiki Biko🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cry Freedom about?
- 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.
- Who directed Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom was directed by Richard Attenborough.
- When was Cry Freedom released?
- Cry Freedom was released on November 6, 1987.
- How long is Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom has a runtime of 2h 37m.
- Where can I track Cry Freedom?
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