Cry Freedom
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
1987•2h 37m•7.0/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.0/10(242)
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.
Production
Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Trailers & Videos
Available in Your Library
Cast
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
Denzel Washington
Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
John Thaw
Kruger
Kevin McNally
Ken
John Hargreaves
Bruce
Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
Julian Glover
Don Card
Josette Simon
Dr Ramphele
Timothy West
Capt. De Wet
Miles Anderson
Lemick
Ian Richardson
State Prosecutor
Andrew McCulloch
Policeman Nel
Gerald Sim
Police Doctor
Gary Whelan
Guard
Glen Murphy
Guard
Peter Cartwright
Police Sergeant
Recommended
Checking...
The Best of Enemies
2019•
7.4
Checking...
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2013•
6.9
Checking...
Passing
2021•
6.3
Checking...
The Hurricane
1999•
7.4
Checking...
Goodbye Bafana
2007•
6.9
Checking...
My Neighbor Adolf
2022•
6.5
Checking...
Indian Horse
2018•
6.9
Checking...
Mr. Church
2016•
7.4
Checking...
Endgame
2009•
5.9
Checking...
Something the Lord Made
2004•
8.0
Checking...
Holding the Man
2015•
7.7
Checking...
The Man Without a Face
1993•
6.6
Similar Movies
Checking...
My Best Friend, General Vasili, the Son of Joseph Stalin
1991•
4.5
Checking...
Kings of the Road
1976•
7.4
Checking...
The Hidden Fortress
1958•
8.0
Checking...
Catch a Fire
2006•
6.3
Checking...
Princesses
2005•
6.9
Checking...
The Miracle Worker
1962•
7.9
Checking...
The Queen
2006•
6.9
Checking...
Frida
2002•
7.4
Checking...
Blood Diamond
2006•
7.6
Checking...
Nickel Boys
2024•
6.6
Checking...
O Chico Fininho
1982•
8.0
Checking...
Barbara
2017•
5.9