Cry Freedom (1987)
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 157 min
Release Date: November 6, 1987
Cast
- Kevin Kline - Donald Woods
- Denzel Washington - Steve Biko
- Penelope Wilton - Wendy Woods
- Kate Hardie - Jane Woods
- John Matshikiza - Mapetla
- Zakes Mokae - Father Kani
- John Thaw - Kruger
- Kevin McNally - Ken
- John Hargreaves - Bruce
- Juanita Waterman - Ntsiki Biko
Screenplay
- John Briley (Screenplay)
- Donald Woods (Novel)
Music: George Fenton, Jonas Gwangwa
Cinematography: Ronnie Taylor
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Language: English
Budget: $29M
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
journalist, 1970s, male friendship, south africa, apartheid, biography, police corruption, racism, based on memoir or autobiography, newspaper editor, cape town, south africa, asylum seekers, lesotho
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cry Freedom about?
- 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.
- Who directed Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom was directed by Richard Attenborough.
- Who stars in Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom stars Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae.
- How long is Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom has a runtime of 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- What genre is Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom had a budget of $29M.
- How much did Cry Freedom gross?
- Cry Freedom grossed $26M worldwide.
- Where was Cry Freedom produced?
- Cry Freedom was produced in United Kingdom, Zimbabwe.
- What are the themes of Cry Freedom?
- The themes of Cry Freedom include: Social Commentary and Reflection.