
12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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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.
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New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford

Paul Dano
John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye
Eliza

Scoot McNairy
Brown

Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert

Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw

Chris Chalk
Clemens

Taran Killam
Hamilton

Bill Camp
Radburn

Kelsey Scott
Anne Northup

Bryan Batt
Judge Turner

Quvenzhané Wallis
Margaret Northup

Garret Dillahunt
Armsby

Dwight Henry
Uncle Abram
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