Cry Freedom (1987)

  • PG
  • 11/05/1987 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 37m

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

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.

Richard Attenborough

Director

John Briley

Screenplay

Donald Woods

Novel

Cast

Kevin Kline's headshot

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods
Denzel Washington's headshot

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton's headshot

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie's headshot

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods
John Matshikiza's headshot

John Matshikiza

Mapetla
Zakes Mokae's headshot

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani
John Thaw's headshot

John Thaw

Kruger
Kevin McNally's headshot

Kevin McNally

Ken

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