Cry Freedom (1987)
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.
- Released
- 1987-11-06
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Richard Attenborough, John Briley
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 from 242 votes
Cast
- Kevin Kline as Donald Woods
- Denzel Washington as Steve Biko
- Penelope Wilton as Wendy Woods
- Kate Hardie as Jane Woods
- John Matshikiza as Mapetla
- Zakes Mokae as Father Kani
- John Thaw as Kruger
- Kevin McNally as Ken
- John Hargreaves as Bruce
- Juanita Waterman as Ntsiki Biko
- Julian Glover as Don Card
- Josette Simon as Dr Ramphele