12 Years a Slave (2013)
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Director: Steve McQueen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor - Solomon Northup
- Michael Fassbender - Edwin Epps
- Lupita Nyong'o - Patsey
- Benedict Cumberbatch - William Ford
- Paul Dano - John Tibeats
- Sarah Paulson - Mary Epps
- Adepero Oduye - Eliza
- Scoot McNairy - Brown
- Paul Giamatti - Theophilus Freeman
- Brad Pitt - Samuel Bass
Screenplay
- Solomon Northup (Novel)
- John Ridley (Screenplay)
Music: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Editing: Joe Walker
Production: New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $187M
Original Language: en
Themes
Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
slavery, plantation, based on memoir or autobiography, violin player, physical abuse, black slave, usa history, slave owner, 19th century, sold into slavery, abolitionist, landowner, abuse of power, african american history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 12 Years a Slave about?
- In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
- Who directed 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave was directed by Steve McQueen.
- Who stars in 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson.
- How long is 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave is a Drama, History film.
- What is the Filmori rating for 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave had a budget of $20M.
- How much did 12 Years a Slave gross?
- 12 Years a Slave grossed $187M worldwide.
- Where was 12 Years a Slave produced?
- 12 Years a Slave was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of 12 Years a Slave?
- The themes of 12 Years a Slave include: Epic Historical Stories.