Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
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Cry Freedom
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
26 Nov 1987 · 157 min · English
Drama
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The film
Synopsis
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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Cast & characters
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
Behind the camera
Key crew
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Writing
- John Briley, Donald Woods
- Cinematography
- Ronnie Taylor
- Original music
- Jonas Gwangwa, George Fenton
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