Cry Freedom

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

Nov 6 1987 PG 2h 37m
Biography, Drama, History

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.

Plot

Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) is chief editor of the liberal newspaper "Daily Dispatch" in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko (Denzel Washington). But after having met him for the first time, he changes his opinion. They meet several times, and this means that Woods and his family get attention from the Security Police. When Steve Biko dies in Police custody, he writes a book about Biko. The only way to get it published is for Woods to illegally escape the country.

Written by

Donald Woods, John Briley

Directed by

Richard Attenborough

Cast

Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, Josette Simon

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, South Africa

Production Companies

Marble Arch Productions, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 6 wins & 16 nominations total

Trailers
CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
Scores
# of Votes
15,127
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA