Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom

5/11/1987 2h 37m 7.0/10

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.

Director

Richard Attenborough

Top Billed Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

Mapetla

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