Cry freedom

1987
7.2
Cry freedom
Poster Cry freedom

Title: Cry freedom

Original Title: Cry freedom

Year: 1987

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: November 26 1987
  • United States: November 06 1987

Plot

The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in director Richard Attenborough's sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and a liberal white newspaper editor who risks his own life to bring Biko's message to the world.

Awards

  • 1988 Academy Awards (Oscars): 3 0
  • 1988 Golden Globes: 4 0
  • 1988 BAFTA Awards: 6 1

Cast

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Don Card

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

State Prosecutor

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