Cry Freedom
“Cry Freedom,” directed by Richard Attenborough, is a powerful drama that explores the true story of the friendship between South African journalist Donald Woods and anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko. Set against the backdrop of apartheid in South Africa, the film delves into the struggles for racial equality and justice, highlighting the personal and political challenges faced by those who dared to speak out against the oppressive regime.
Views: 37
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Richard Attenborough
Actors: Denzel Washington, John Hargreaves, John Matshikiza, John Thaw, Juanita Waterman, Kate Hardie, Kevin Kline, Kevin McNally, Penelope Wilton, Zakes Mokae
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Zimbabwe
Company: Marble Arch Productions, Universal Pictures
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars, 6 wins & 16 nominations total
Budget: $29,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $5,899,797
Duration:
2h 37minRelease: 1987
Release Date: 1987-11-06
IMDb: 7.4
TMDB: 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 59
FilmAffinity: 6.9