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Cry Freedom

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Original title

Cry Freedom

Year

1987

Running time

158 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Richard Attenborough

Screenwriter

John Briley. Books: Donald Woods

Cast

Music

George Fenton, Jonas Gwangwa

Cinematography

Ronnie Taylor

Producer

Universal Pictures

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. 1970s. Racism. Politics. Friendship. Africa. Journalism. Biography

Synopsis

An epic drama based on the true story of newspaper editor Donald Woods' investigation into the murder of nationalist leader Steven Biko. Mistrustful of each other at first, but joined in their common desire to end apartheid, the black activist and the white liberal overcome their differences to become friends. When Biko is killed by the South African police, Woods demands justice and, as a result, finds himself and his family brutally persecuted by the South African government.

Awards: 1987: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington), OST, Song

1987: Golden Globes: 4 Nominations, including Best Picture

1987: Berlin Film Festival: Special Mention

1987: BAFTA: Best Sound. 7 Nominations

1987: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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Cry Freedom

1987

Richard Attenborough

6.9

(3,547)