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Cry Freedom

1987 · 157 min

A sober, sweeping historical drama that builds quiet outrage and heartbreak, anchored by a powerful friendship and a tense escape.

Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Genres
Drama
Starring
Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton
Tagline
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Genres
Drama
Starring
Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • race
  • justice
  • friendship
  • politics
  • corruption
Places
  • small town
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism9
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama
Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Written by
John Briley
Starring
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Music
Jonas Gwangwa, George Fenton
Cinematography
Ronnie Taylor
Runtime
157 min
Country
United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Languages
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