Solomon Northup's Odyssey(1991)
Solomon Northup's Odyssey Synopsis
A free Black man from New York is tricked, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the South, where he endures twelve years of brutal servitude before finding a way to contact his family and secure his freedom.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Gordon Parks, released on September 21, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Avery Brooks, Rhetta Greene, Mason Adams and Emory Beasley. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Parks
- Writers:
- Solomon Northup, Lou Potter, Samm-Art Williams
- Producers:
- Yanna Kroyt Brandt
- Cinematographer:
- Hiro Narita
- Composer:
- Gordon Parks
- Production:
- The Fremantle Corporation, Past America
- Status:
- Released
Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Solomon Northup's Odyssey before you stream it.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Avery Brooks
as Solomon Northup
- Rhetta Greene
Rhetta Greene
as Jenny
Mason Adams
as Ford
- Emory Beasley
Emory Beasley
as Alonzo
Kent Broadhurst
as Bass
Lee Bryant
as Mrs. Epps
- Charles Darden
Charles Darden
as Robert
- Tony Dreyspool
Tony Dreyspool
as Senator Soule
- Anthony Edenfield
Anthony Edenfield
as Ned
Art Evans
as Walton
J. Don Ferguson
as Freeman
- Ralph Flanders
Ralph Flanders
as Captain
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Parks, written by Solomon Northup, Lou Potter and Samm-Art Williams, produced by Yanna Kroyt Brandt.
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Solomon Northup's Odyssey online?
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Solomon Northup's Odyssey?
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The main cast of Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) includes Avery Brooks, Rhetta Greene, Mason Adams, Emory Beasley and Kent Broadhurst. The film was directed by Gordon Parks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Solomon Northup's Odyssey released?
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey was released on September 21, 1991 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Solomon Northup's Odyssey worth watching?
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Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Solomon Northup's Odyssey?
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