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Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget. - Amazing Grace
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Title: Amazing Grace

Release Date: 16 Sep 2006

Runtime: 1h 57m

Genre: Drama

Director: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, Bristol Bay Productions

Production Companies: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, Bristol Bay Productions

Overview: The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (294 votes)

Cast

  • William Wilberforce: Ioan Gruffudd
  • Barbara Spooner: Romola Garai
  • William Pitt: Benedict Cumberbatch
  • John Newton: Albert Finney
  • Lord Charles Fox: Michael Gambon
  • Thomas Clarkson: Rufus Sewell
  • Olaudah Equiano: Youssou N'Dour
  • Lord Tarleton: Ciarán Hinds
  • Duke of Clarence: Toby Jones
  • Henry Thornton: Nicholas Farrell
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