Cry Freedom(1987)

NRDrama2h 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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $29,000,000Revenue: $25,900,000

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Top Billed Cast

  1. Kevin Kline

    Kevin Kline

    Donald Woods

  2. Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington

    Steve Biko

  3. Penelope Wilton

    Penelope Wilton

    Wendy Woods

  4. Kate Hardie

    Kate Hardie

    Jane Woods

  5. John Matshikiza

    John Matshikiza

    Mapetla

  6. Zakes Mokae

    Zakes Mokae

    Father Kani

  7. John Thaw

    John Thaw

    Kruger

  8. Kevin McNally

    Kevin McNally

    Ken

  9. John Hargreaves

    John Hargreaves

    Bruce

  10. Juanita Waterman

    Juanita Waterman

    Ntsiki Biko

  11. Julian Glover

    Julian Glover

    Don Card

  12. Josette Simon

    Josette Simon

    Dr Ramphele

  13. Timothy West

    Timothy West

    Capt. De Wet

  14. Miles Anderson

    Miles Anderson

    Lemick

  15. Ian Richardson

    Ian Richardson

    State Prosecutor