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Cry Freedom(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-11-06
70%
213 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
Zimbabwe
Budget: $29,000,000.00
Revenue: $25,900,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Marble Arch Productions
Movie: Cry Freedom
Top 10 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
Video Trailer Cry Freedom
Video: CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"
Cry Freedom | Steve Biko's Funeral
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