Cry Freedom
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
7.0/ 10IMDb7.4237
19872h 37mPG
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers
- John Briley, Donald Woods
- Producers
- Richard Attenborough, Terence A. Clegg
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cry Freedom rated?
Cry Freedom has an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 237 votes.
Who directed Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom was directed by Richard Attenborough.
When was Cry Freedom released?
Cry Freedom was released in 1987.