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Cry Freedom

PG19872h 37mRichard Attenborough
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 59

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"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.

Drama
Journalist1970sMale FriendshipSouth AfricaApartheidBiographyPolice CorruptionRacismBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyNewspaper Editor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cry Freedom (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom stars Kevin Kline (Donald Woods), Denzel Washington (Steve Biko), Penelope Wilton (Wendy Woods), Kate Hardie (Jane Woods), John Matshikiza (Mapetla). The film was directed by Richard Attenborough.

How long is Cry Freedom?

Cry Freedom has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG.

Is Cry Freedom worth watching?

Cry Freedom holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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