Amistad
“Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.”
7.0/ 10IMDb7.31.4K
19972h 35mR
Overview
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writer
- David Franzoni
- Producers
- Debbie Allen, Steven Spielberg, Colin Wilson, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Amistad rated?
Amistad has an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1.4K votes.
Who directed Amistad?
Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg.
When was Amistad released?
Amistad was released in 1997.
