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Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom (1987)

2h 37m | PG-13

⭐ 7 / 10

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

Studio: Universal Pictures

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

as Donald Woods

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Steve Biko

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

as Wendy Woods

Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

as Jane Woods

John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

as Mapetla

Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

as Father Kani