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Amistad

R19972h 35mSteven Spielberg
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 64
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"Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken."

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

DramaHistoryMystery
MutinyCubaSentenceSlaveryBased On True StoryHistorical FigureTall ShipSlave Trade

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What is Amistad (1997) about?

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams…

Who stars in Amistad?

Amistad stars Morgan Freeman (Theodore Joadson), Nigel Hawthorne (Martin Van Buren), Anthony Hopkins (John Quincy Adams), Djimon Hounsou (Cinque), Matthew McConaughey (Roger Sherman Baldwin). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Amistad?

Amistad has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Amistad worth watching?

Amistad holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama, History, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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