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Cry Freedom

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

★ 7.0 / 10 (243 votes)November 6, 1987157 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateNovember 6, 1987
StatusReleased
Runtime157 min
Rating★ 7.0 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Budget$29,000,000
Revenue$25,900,000
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
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Crew

Director

Richard Attenborough

Writers

John Briley

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Cast

Kevin KlineKevin KlineDonald Woods
Denzel WashingtonDenzel WashingtonSteve Biko
Penelope WiltonPenelope WiltonWendy Woods
Kate HardieKate HardieJane Woods
John MatshikizaJohn MatshikizaMapetla
Zakes MokaeZakes MokaeFather Kani
John ThawJohn ThawKruger
Kevin McNallyKevin McNallyKen
John HargreavesJohn HargreavesBruce
Juanita WatermanJuanita WatermanNtsiki Biko
Julian GloverJulian GloverDon Card
Josette SimonJosette SimonDr Ramphele
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