Cry Freedom
- Original title
- Cry Freedom
- Year
- 1987
- Running time
- 158 min.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Director
- Screenwriter
- John Briley. Books: Donald Woods
- Cast
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- Kevin Kline
- Penelope Wilton
- Denzel Washington
- John Hargreaves
- Zakes Mokae
- Ian Richardson
- Alec McCowen
- Kevin McNally
- Josette Simon
- John Matshikiza
- Kate Hardie
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- 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
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1987: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Supporting Actor (Denzel Washington), OST, Song1987: Golden Globes: 4 Nominations, including Best Picture1987: Berlin Film Festival: Special Mention1987: BAFTA: Best Sound. 7 Nominations1987: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.
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