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Cry Freedom
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Cry Freedom

Fri, Nov 6, 1987
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 5, 1987Los Angeles, California
GB
  • In CinemasSun, Nov 15, 1987London Film Festival
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 18, 1988
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 23, 1988
DE
  • In CinemasMon, Feb 15, 1988Berlin International Film Festival
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Feb 27, 1988
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    as Donald Woods
  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    as Steve Biko
  • Penelope Wilton
    Penelope Wilton
    as Wendy Woods
  • Kate Hardie
    Kate Hardie
    as Jane Woods
  • John Matshikiza
    John Matshikiza
    as Mapetla
  • Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    as Father Kani
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