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Cry Freedom (1987)

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2h 37min
Cry Freedom

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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

Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Kate Hardie
Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

John Matshikiza
John Matshikiza

Mapetla

Zakes Mokae
Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

John Thaw
John Thaw

Kruger

Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally

Ken

John Hargreaves
John Hargreaves

Bruce

Juanita Waterman
Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

Julian Glover
Julian Glover

Don Card

Josette Simon
Josette Simon

Dr Ramphele

Timothy West
Timothy West

Capt. De Wet

Miles Anderson
Miles Anderson

Lemick

Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson

State Prosecutor

Andrew McCulloch
Andrew McCulloch

Policeman Nel

Gerald Sim
Gerald Sim

Police Doctor

Gary Whelan
Gary Whelan

Guard

Glen Murphy
Glen Murphy

Guard

Peter Cartwright
Peter Cartwright

Police Sergeant

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