Cry Freedom(1987)
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
Cry Freedom Synopsis
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.
Cry Freedom (1987) is a drama film directed by Richard Attenborough, released on November 6, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton and Kate Hardie. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 238 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers:
- John Briley, Donald Woods
- Producers:
- Richard Attenborough
- Cinematographer:
- Ronnie Taylor
- Composer:
- Jonas Gwangwa
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
- Budget:
- $29,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Cry Freedom (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cry Freedom before you stream it.
Cry Freedom Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Cry Freedom.
CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
Trailer
Donald Woods Escapes South Africa with His Family
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Steve Biko's Funeral
Clip
"Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"
Clip
Cry Freedom Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Richard Attenborough, written by John Briley and Donald Woods, produced by Richard Attenborough.
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Cry Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 238 ratings.
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Cry Freedom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cry Freedom online?
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Cry Freedom (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cry Freedom?
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The main cast of Cry Freedom (1987) includes Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie and John Matshikiza. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cry Freedom released?
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Cry Freedom was released on November 6, 1987 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is Cry Freedom worth watching?
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Cry Freedom (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 238 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cry Freedom?
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Yes. The official Cry Freedom trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.