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Cry Freedom (1987)

Cry Freedom

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PG

2h 27m

Biography, Drama, Historical

April 14th, 1988

7.3/10

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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.

4 wins and 2 nominations

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CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)

Cry Freedom | "Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"

Cry Freedom | Steve Biko's Funeral

Cast

Josette Simon
Dr. Ramphele
Wabei Siyolwe
Tenjy
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
Evelyn Sithole
Nurse at Clinic
Xoliswa Sithole
Nurse at Clinic
James Coine
Young Boy
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
Kevin McNally
Ken
Albert Ndinda
Alec
Full cast & crew

Directors

Richard Attenborough
Full cast & crew

Producers

Richard Attenborough
producer
John Briley
(co-producer)
Terence A. Clegg
executive producer in charge of production
(as Terence Clegg)
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Writers

Donald Woods
(based on 'Asking for Trouble' by)
John Briley
screenplay
Full cast & crew

Taglines

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

Keywords

social commentary
white savior
impostor
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Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Zimbabwe
United States of America
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Languages

English

Release Dates

April 14th, 1988 (Argentina) theatrical
April 14th, 1988 (Argentina)
February 18th, 1988 (Australia) theatrical
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Alternative Titles

Cry Freedom (original title)
Grito de libertad (Argentina)
Cry Freedom (Australia)
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Locations

Also filmed at Unit L Shopping Centre, Seke, Chitungwiza, Harare, Zimbabwe (location)
Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe (exteriors: home of Donald Woods)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Soweto demonstrations)
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Running Times

147 min (Canada) ((Ontario))
157 min

Sound Mixes

70 mm 6-Track
Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints)

Aspect Ratios

2.35 : 1
2.20 : 1 (70 mm prints)

Production Companies

Marble Arch Productions (producer)
Universal Pictures (Afghanistan) (present)

Distribution Companies

Argentina Video Home (Argentina)
Argentina Video Home (Argentina)
United International Pictures (UIP) (Argentina)
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Other Companies

Isobel Griffiths Limited (orchestra contractor)
Shepperton Studios (movie studio)
Geoff Axtell Associates Ltd. (titles and optical effects) / titles and optical effects
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