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Cry Freedom

(1987)

November 6, 1987 2h 37m
70%
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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.

Richard Attenborough

Director

Top Billed Cast

KK

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

DW

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

PW

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

KH

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

JM

John Matshikiza

Mapetla

ZM

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

JT

John Thaw

Kruger

KM

Kevin McNally

Ken

JH

John Hargreaves

Bruce

JW

Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

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