Cry Freedom

1987

PG

2h 37m

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Drama

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.

Writers

John Briley(screenplay by)
Donald Woods(novel by)
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Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
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Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
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Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
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Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
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John Thaw
Kruger
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Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
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Josette Simon
Dr Ramphele
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Timothy West
Capt. De Wet
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Ian Richardson
State Prosecutor
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Andrew McCulloch
Policeman Nel
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Gerald Sim
Police Doctor

Writers

John Briley(screenplay by)
Donald Woods(novel by)

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Details

Release date

November 6, 1987 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production companies

Universal Pictures
Marble Arch Productions

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Box office

Budget

$29,000,000

Gross worldwide

$25,900,000

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