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Drama

Cry Freedom

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

19872h 37mPG 7.0/ 10

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.

Cast

  • Kevin KlineDonald Woods
  • Denzel WashingtonSteve Biko
  • Penelope WiltonWendy Woods
  • Kate HardieJane Woods
  • John MatshikizaMapetla
  • Zakes MokaeFather Kani
  • John ThawKruger
  • Kevin McNallyKen
  • John HargreavesBruce
  • Juanita WatermanNtsiki Biko
  • Julian GloverDon Card
  • Josette SimonDr Ramphele
  • Timothy WestCapt. De Wet
  • Miles AndersonLemick
  • Ian RichardsonState Prosecutor
  • Andrew McCullochPoliceman Nel

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