Cry Freedom (1987)

2h 37m
Running Time

November 6, 1987
Release Date

Cry Freedom (1987)

2h 37m
Running Time

November 6, 1987
Release Date

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Network & Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Plot.

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.

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Cast & Crew.

Shelley Borkum

Shelley Borkum

Woods' Receptionist

Albert Ndinda

Albert Ndinda

Alec

Evelyn Sithole

Evelyn Sithole

Nurse at Clinic

Xoliswa Sithole

Xoliswa Sithole

Nurse at Clinic

James Coine

James Coine

Young Boy

Wabei Siyolwe

Wabei Siyolwe

Tenjy

Tony Vogel

Tony Vogel

2nd Roadblock Policeman

Michael Graham Cox

Michael Graham Cox

3rd Passport Control Officer

Details.

Release Date
November 6, 1987

Status
Released

Running Time
2h 37m

Budget
$29,000,000

Box Office
$25,900,000

Filming Locations
Zimbabwe · Kenya

Genres

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This Movie Is About.

journalist
1970s
male friendship
south africa
apartheid
newspaper editor
asylum seekers
lesotho
cape town south africa
biography
police corruption
racism
based on memoir or autobiography

Wiki.

Cry Freedom is a 1987 epic biographical drama film directed and produced by Richard Attenborough, set in late-1970s apartheid-era South Africa. The screenplay was written by John Briley based on a pair of books by journalist Donald Woods. The film centres on the real-life events involving South African activist Steve Biko and his friend Woods, who initially finds him too radical, and attempts to understand his way of life. Denzel Washington stars as Biko, while Kevin Kline portrays Woods. Penelope Wilton co-stars as Woods' wife Wendy. Cry Freedom delves into the ideas of discrimination, political corruption, and the repercussions of violence.

A joint collective effort to commit to the film's production was made by Universal Pictures and Marble Arch Productions and the film was primarily shot on location in Zimbabwe due to not being allowed to film in South Africa at the time of production. It was commercially distributed by Universal Pictures, opening in the United States on 6 November 1987. South African authorities unexpectedly allowed the film to be screened in cinemas without cuts or restrictions, despite the publication of Biko's writings being banned at the time of its release.

The film was generally met with favourable reviews and earned theatrical rentals of $15 million worldwide. The film was nominated for multiple awards, including Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor (for Washington), Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. It was nominated for seven BAFTA Awards, including Best Film and Best Direction, and won Best Sound.

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