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Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom

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Cry Freedom

"The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world."

1987

2h 37m

7.0(236 votes)

Drama

Overview

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 & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

Mapetla

Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

John Thaw

John Thaw

Kruger

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Ken

John Hargreaves

John Hargreaves

Bruce

Juanita Waterman

Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Written by: John Briley
Produced by: Richard Attenborough

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