Cry Freedom (1987)

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

★ 7.0 2h 37m Drama

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.

Director

Richard Attenborough

Cast

Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, John Matshikiza, Zakes Mokae, John Thaw, Kevin McNally

Country

United Kingdom / Zimbabwe

Released

November 6, 1987