Cry Freedom (1987)
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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Cry Freedom 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
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Where can I watch Cry Freedom?
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When was Cry Freedom released?
Cry Freedom came out on November 6, 1987.
Is Cry Freedom worth watching?
Cry Freedom holds a 7.0/10 average from 242 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom runs 157 minutes (2h 37m).
