Cry Freedom
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
1987•PG•2h 37m•7.0•Released
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.
Director
Richard Attenborough
Writer
John Briley
Budget
$29M
Revenue
$26M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Julian Glover
Don Card
Josette Simon
Dr Ramphele
Timothy West
Capt. De Wet
Miles Anderson
Lemick
Ian Richardson
State Prosecutor
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Marble Arch Productions
Producer
Richard Attenborough
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