1987
7.0 (212 votes)
2h 37m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Marble Arch Productions
Marble Arch Productions
Cry Freedom
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Richard Attenborough
Screenplay: John Briley
Producer: Richard Attenborough
Director of Photography: Ronnie Taylor
Top 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
Videos
CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
