Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom

1987
2h 37m
7.0

7.0/10

230 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

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

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $29,000,000

Revenue: $25,900,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures Marble Arch Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom Zimbabwe
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

journalist 1970s male friendship south africa apartheid biography police corruption racism based on memoir or autobiography newspaper editor cape town, south africa asylum seekers lesotho

Quick Facts

Release Date November 6, 1987
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0092804
Website Visit Site

Cast

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

Julian Glover
Julian Glover

Don Card

Josette Simon
Josette Simon

Dr Ramphele

Key Crew

Richard Attenborough
Director
John Briley
Screenplay
Richard Attenborough
Producer
Terence A. Clegg
Executive Producer