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Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Cry Freedom
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1987-11-06
  • Runtime: 157 minutes
  • Rating: 7.005/10 (216 votes)
  • Budget: $29,000,000
  • Revenue: $25,900,000
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7886
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

as Donald Woods

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Steve Biko

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

as Wendy Woods

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

as Jane Woods

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

as Mapetla

Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

as Father Kani

John Thaw

John Thaw

as Kruger

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

as Ken

John Hargreaves

John Hargreaves

as Bruce

Juanita Waterman

Juanita Waterman

as Ntsiki Biko

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Cry Freedom | Steve Biko's Funeral

Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"

CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

External Links

Keywords

journalist1970smale friendshipsouth africaapartheidbiographypolice corruptionracismbased on memoir or autobiographynewspaper editorcape town, south africaasylum seekerslesotho

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1987-11-06.

Who are the main actors in Cry Freedom?

The main cast includes Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, .

Where can I watch Cry Freedom online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Cry Freedom is available.

Is Cry Freedom based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom has an IMDb rating of 7.005/10 based on 216 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Cry Freedom?

The movie had a production budget of $29,000,000 and earned $25,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Cry Freedom?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Cry Freedom filmed?

Cry Freedom was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Cry Freedom?

The total runtime of Cry Freedom is 157 minutes.

Is Cry Freedom suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Cry Freedom?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cry Freedom.

Does Cry Freedom have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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