Cry Freedom

1987    2h 37m    PG
Drama, Biography, History
7.474%87%70%
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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.
Directed By
Richard Attenborough
Written By
John Briley, Donald Woods
Studio
Universal Pictures, Marble Arch Productions

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Cast of Cry Freedom
  • 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
  • Gerald SimPolice Doctor
  • Gary WhelanGuard
  • Glen MurphyGuard
  • Peter CartwrightPolice Sergeant
  • Badi UzzamanMortician
  • Gwyneth PowellGirl at Funeral
  • Philip BrethertonMajor Boshoff
  • Alec McCowenActing High Comissioner
  • Joseph MarcellMoses
  • Judy CornwellReceptionist
  • John PaulWendy's Father
  • Gwen WatfordWendy's Mother
  • William MarlowePolice Sergeant
  • Paul JerrichoSergeant Louw
  • Nick TatePilot
  • Andrew WhaleySub-Editor
  • Shelley BorkumWoods' Receptionist
  • Albert NdindaAlec
  • Evelyn SitholeNurse at Clinic
  • Xoliswa SitholeNurse at Clinic
  • James CoineYoung Boy
  • Wabei SiyolweTenjy
  • Tony Vogel2nd Roadblock Policeman
  • Michael Graham Cox3rd Passport Control Officer
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