Cry Freedom
Director: Richard Attenborough
"The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world."
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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Cast
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
Denzel Washington
Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
John Thaw
Kruger
Kevin McNally
Ken
John Hargreaves
Bruce
Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
Julian Glover
Don Card
Josette Simon
Dr Ramphele
In brief
Cry Freedom (1987) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 238 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 37min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cry Freedom online?
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How long is Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom runs 157 minutes (2h 37min).
What rating does Cry Freedom have?
Cry Freedom has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 238 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Cry Freedom from?
Cry Freedom was released in 1987.
