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The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world. - Cry Freedom
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Title: Cry Freedom

Release Date: 6 Nov 1987

Runtime: 2h 37m

Genre: Drama

Director: Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions

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.

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Average Vote: 7 (211 votes)

Cast

  • Donald Woods: Kevin Kline
  • Steve Biko: Denzel Washington
  • Wendy Woods: Penelope Wilton
  • Jane Woods: Kate Hardie
  • Mapetla: John Matshikiza
  • Father Kani: Zakes Mokae
  • Kruger: John Thaw
  • Ken: Kevin McNally
  • Bruce: John Hargreaves
  • Ntsiki Biko: Juanita Waterman
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