2013
7.9 (11430 votes)
2h 14m
Official Website
Genres
Drama
History
Production Companies
New Regency Pictures
Plan B Entertainment
River Road Entertainment
Regency Enterprises
Film4 Productions
Plan B Entertainment
River Road Entertainment
Regency Enterprises
Film4 Productions
12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Steve McQueen
Producer: Jeremy Kleiner, Anthony Katagas, Brad Pitt, Steve McQueen, Dede Gardner, Arnon Milchan, Bill Pohlad, Bianca Stigter
Director of Photography: Sean Bobbitt
Screenplay: John Ridley
Top 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
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