Cry Freedom
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
- 1987
- Rated PG
- 2h 37m
- Drama
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Original Score (1988)
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Box office
Grossed $25.9M worldwide against a $29M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Kenya and Zimbabwe
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Setting
Set in South Africa
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Music
Music by George Fenton
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ronnie Taylor
Details
- Director
- Writers
- John BrileyScreenplay
- Donald WoodsNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 6, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $29M
- Revenue
- $25.9M
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
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Cast
Kevin KlineDonald Woods
Denzel WashingtonSteve Biko
Penelope WiltonWendy Woods
Kate HardieJane Woods
John MatshikizaMapetla
Zakes MokaeFather Kani
John ThawKruger
Kevin McNallyKen
John HargreavesBruce
Juanita WatermanNtsiki Biko
Julian GloverDon Card
Josette SimonDr Ramphele
Timothy WestCapt. De Wet
Miles AndersonLemick
Ian RichardsonState Prosecutor
Andrew McCullochPoliceman Nel
Gerald SimPolice Doctor
Gary WhelanGuard
Glen MurphyGuard
Peter CartwrightPolice Sergeant
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