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(235)
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
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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
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