Cry Freedom

Nan
2h 37m
1987
6.982 /10 (226)

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.

Country : United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-11-06

Top Billed Cast

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

John Matshikiza

Mapetla

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

John Thaw

Kruger

Kevin McNally

Ken

John Hargreaves

Bruce

Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

Julian Glover

Don Card

Josette Simon

Dr Ramphele

Timothy West

Capt. De Wet

Miles Anderson

Lemick

Ian Richardson

State Prosecutor

Andrew McCulloch

Policeman Nel

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