Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom(1987)

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.

November 6, 1987
2h 37m
Flop
IMDb7.415,034
RT73%
Meta59/100
TMDB7.0226

Overview

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.

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CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

Cast

Crew

Screenplay

John Briley

Director of Photography

Ronnie Taylor

Executive Producer

Terence A. Clegg

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Budget

$29.0M

Revenue

$25.9M

Profit

$-3100000

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United Kingdom, Zimbabwe

Production

Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions

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