Cry Freedom

Name: Cry Freedom
Director: Richard Attenborough
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987
Duration: 2 h 37 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza

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

19872h 37m7.0(237 votes)

Drama

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 ac…

Cry Freedom (1987) is a drama film directed by Richard Attenborough. It stars Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, and Penelope Wilton. The film runs for 2 hours 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 237 votes.

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Director

Richard Attenborough

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

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Where can I watch Cry Freedom?

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Who stars in Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom stars Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, and Kate Hardie, and was directed by Richard Attenborough.

How long is Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes.

When did Cry Freedom come out?

Cry Freedom was released in 1987.

What genre is Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom is a drama film.

Is Cry Freedom worth watching?

Cry Freedom holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.