Cry Freedom
dir. Richard Attenborough
70
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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.
Directed byRichard Attenborough
StarringKevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae
Written byJohn Briley
CinematographyRonnie Taylor
EditingLesley Walker
MusicJonas Gwangwa
Cry Freedom
1987 · PG · 2h 37m
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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