Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
1987•2h 37m•Released•EN
Cry Freedom
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
Overview
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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Release Date
November 6, 1987
Runtime
2h 37m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
241
Budget
$29,000,000
Revenue
$25,900,000
Status
Released
Popularity
4.3
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