Cry Freedom (1987)
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 37m
- Director Richard Attenborough
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.0/10 (240 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Kevin Kline
as Donald Woods
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Denzel Washington
as Steve Biko
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Penelope Wilton
as Wendy Woods
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Kate Hardie
as Jane Woods
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John Matshikiza
as Mapetla
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Zakes Mokae
as Father Kani
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John Thaw
as Kruger
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Kevin McNally
as Ken
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John Hargreaves
as Bruce
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Juanita Waterman
as Ntsiki Biko
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Julian Glover
as Don Card
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Josette Simon
as Dr Ramphele
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Timothy West
as Capt. De Wet
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Miles Anderson
as Lemick
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Ian Richardson
as State Prosecutor
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Andrew McCulloch
as Policeman Nel
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Gerald Sim
as Police Doctor
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Gary Whelan
as Guard
Crew
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Richard Attenborough
Director
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Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
- Lesley Walker Editor
- Jonas Gwangwa Original Music Composer
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George Fenton
Original Music Composer
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Richard Attenborough
Producer
- John Briley Screenplay
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