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Cry Freedom
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
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.
Where to watch Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
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
- John Thaw as Kruger
- Kevin McNally as Ken
- John Hargreaves as Bruce
- Juanita Waterman as Ntsiki Biko
- Julian Glover as Don Card
- Josette Simon as Dr Ramphele
Details
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Released
- November 6, 1987
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Genres
- Drama
- Studio
- Universal Pictures and Marble Arch Productions
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 7.0 / 10 from 241 votes
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