Cry Freedom (1987)
Cry Freedom is a 1987 drama movie directed by Richard Attenborough, with a running time of 2h 37m. It stars Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington and Penelope Wilton.
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.
Where to watch Cry Freedom
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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