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The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
7 / 10 IMDb November 6, 1987 2h 37m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 37m
Release Date
November 6, 1987
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$29,000,000
Revenue
$25,900,000
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Producers
Cast
Kevin Kline
as Donald Woods
Denzel Washington
as Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton
as Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie
as Jane Woods
John Matshikiza
as Mapetla
Zakes Mokae
as Father Kani
John Thaw
as Kruger
Kevin McNally
as Ken
John Hargreaves
as Bruce
Juanita Waterman
as Ntsiki Biko
Julian Glover
as Don Card
Josette Simon
as Dr Ramphele
Timothy West
as Capt. De Wet
Miles Anderson
as Lemick
Ian Richardson
as State Prosecutor
Andrew McCulloch
as Policeman Nel
Gerald Sim
as Police Doctor
Gary Whelan
as Guard
Glen Murphy
as Guard
Peter Cartwright
as Police Sergeant
Production Companies
Universal PicturesMarble Arch Productions
Cry Freedom Official Trailer 1987
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