FILM

Cry Freedom (1987)

Name: Cry Freedom
Director: Richard Attenborough
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-11-06
Cast: Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza

Film · 1987 · 157 min · PG · Drama

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.

Directed by Richard Attenborough

Starring Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae, John Thaw, Kevin McNally

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas	6 November 1987
Digital release	Not listed
Physical release	Not listed
First release anywhere	6 November 1987

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