Cry Freedom (1987)

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

Movie · Drama · 2h 37m · Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB · Released November 6, 1987

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.

Directed by Richard Attenborough

Cast

• Kevin Kline as Donald Woods
• Denzel Washington as Steve Biko
• Penelope Wilton as Wendy Woods
• Kate Hardie as Jane Woods
• John Matshikiza as Mapetla
• Zakes Mokae as Father Kani
• John Thaw as Kruger
• Kevin McNally as Ken
• John Hargreaves as Bruce
• Juanita Waterman as Ntsiki Biko
• Julian Glover as Don Card
• Josette Simon as Dr Ramphele

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