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Cry Freedom

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

7.0

1987•2h 37m

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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Production

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Donald Woods Escapes South Africa with His Family

Donald Woods Escapes South Africa with His Family

Thumbnail for video: Steve Biko's Funeral

Steve Biko's Funeral

Thumbnail for video: "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"

"Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"

Thumbnail for video: CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

Cast

Photo of Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Donald Woods

Photo of Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Steve Biko

Photo of Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Wendy Woods

Photo of Kate Hardie

Kate Hardie

Jane Woods

Photo of John Matshikiza

John Matshikiza

Mapetla

Photo of Zakes Mokae

Zakes Mokae

Father Kani

Photo of John Thaw

John Thaw

Kruger

Photo of Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Ken

Photo of John Hargreaves

John Hargreaves

Bruce

Photo of Juanita Waterman

Juanita Waterman

Ntsiki Biko

Photo of Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Don Card

Photo of Josette Simon

Josette Simon

Dr Ramphele

Photo of Timothy West

Timothy West

Capt. De Wet

Photo of Miles Anderson

Miles Anderson

Lemick

Photo of Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

State Prosecutor

Photo of Andrew McCulloch

Andrew McCulloch

Policeman Nel

Photo of Gerald Sim

Gerald Sim

Police Doctor

Photo of Gary Whelan

Gary Whelan

Guard

Photo of Glen Murphy

Glen Murphy

Guard

Photo of Peter Cartwright

Peter Cartwright

Police Sergeant

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