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Cry Freedom

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

★ 7.0 TMDB Rating · 241 votes

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
Release date
Nov 6, 1987
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of Cry Freedom

  • Portrait of Kevin Kline

    Kevin Kline

    Donald Woods

  • Portrait of Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington

    Steve Biko

  • Portrait of Penelope Wilton

    Penelope Wilton

    Wendy Woods

  • Portrait of Kate Hardie

    Kate Hardie

    Jane Woods

  • Portrait of John Matshikiza

    John Matshikiza

    Mapetla

  • Portrait of Zakes Mokae

    Zakes Mokae

    Father Kani

  • Portrait of John Thaw

    John Thaw

    Kruger

  • Portrait of Kevin McNally

    Kevin McNally

    Ken

  • Portrait of John Hargreaves

    John Hargreaves

    Bruce

  • Portrait of Juanita Waterman

    Juanita Waterman

    Ntsiki Biko

  • Portrait of Julian Glover

    Julian Glover

    Don Card

  • Portrait of Josette Simon

    Josette Simon

    Dr Ramphele

Where to Stream Cry Freedom by Country

United States
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United Kingdom
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India
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Canada
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
Australia
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