Film · 1987

Cry freedom

Name: Cry freedom
Genre: Drama, Biography
Released: 1987-11-06
Duration: 158 min
Cast: Kevin Kline, Kevin McNally, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Zakes Mokae

Directed by David Tomblin and Richard Attenborough · starring Kevin Kline, Kevin McNally and Denzel Washington

2 h 38 min
PG
Drama · Biography
UK
Released in the UK 25 November 1987

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Synopsis

The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in director Richard Attenborough's sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and a liberal white newspaper editor who risks his own life to bring Biko's message to the world.

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The essentials

Runtime: 158 min2 hours and 38 minutes
Budget: $29mUniversal Pictures
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Cry freedom?: 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was Cry freedom released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 25 November 1987.
Who directed Cry freedom?: David Tomblin and Richard Attenborough.
Who is in Cry freedom?: It stars Kevin Kline, Kevin McNally, Denzel Washington and Penelope Wilton.
Where can I watch Cry freedom?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.