12 Years a Slave(2013)

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-10-18
Rating: 7.9

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

7.9(12,059)2h 14m2013-10-18

DramaHistory

Overview

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

Director:: Steve McQueen
Writers:: John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Producers:: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt
Cinematographer:: Sean Bobbitt
Composer:: Hans Zimmer
Production:: New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
Budget:: $20,000,000
Revenue:: $187,000,000
Status:: Released