Amistad
dir. Steven Spielberg
70
7 sourcesSynopsis
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Critics consensus
Heartfelt without resorting to preachiness, Amistad tells an important story with engaging sensitivity and absorbing skill.
Directed bySteven Spielberg
StarringMorgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer
Written byDavid Franzoni
CinematographyJanusz Kamiński
EditingMichael Kahn
MusicJohn Williams
Amistad
1997 · R · 2h 35m
Drama, History, Mystery
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Our Verdict
70
Critics Consensus
Heartfelt without resorting to preachiness, Amistad tells an important story with engaging sensitivity and absorbing skill.
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