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Cry Freedom

7.0/10
TMDB244 votes
Original: 157 min

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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About Cry Freedom

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

Cry Freedom (1987) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie.

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Original language
Runtime
157 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
Writers
John Briley

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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 stars in Cry Freedom?

Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae. See the cast cards above for character names.

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