Movie·1987·2h 37m
Cry Freedom
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
John Briley
Producer
Richard Attenborough, Terence A. Clegg
Cinematography
Ronnie Taylor
Music
George Fenton
Editor
Lesley Walker
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Andrew McCulloch
Policeman Nel
Gerald Sim
Police Doctor
Gary Whelan
Guard
// crew
Crew
Richard Attenborough
Director, Producer
John Briley
Screenplay
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Jonas Gwangwa
Original Music Composer
Lesley Walker
Editor
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Terence A. Clegg
Executive Producer
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