Movie poster for Cry Freedom
TMDb Rating
7.0/10

225 verified votes

Cry Freedom (1987)

Drama
157 min

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

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Richard Attenborough

Top Cast

Kevin KlineDenzel WashingtonPenelope WiltonKate HardieJohn Matshikiza

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