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Cry Freedom (1987)

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

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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.

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Cast

  • Kevin Kline Kevin Kline Donald Woods
  • Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Steve Biko
  • Penelope Wilton Penelope Wilton Wendy Woods
  • Kate Hardie Kate Hardie Jane Woods
  • John Matshikiza John Matshikiza Mapetla
  • Zakes Mokae Zakes Mokae Father Kani
  • John Thaw John Thaw Kruger
  • Kevin McNally Kevin McNally Ken
  • John Hargreaves John Hargreaves Bruce
  • Juanita Waterman Juanita Waterman Ntsiki Biko
  • Julian Glover Julian Glover Don Card
  • Josette Simon Josette Simon Dr Ramphele
  • Timothy West Timothy West Capt. De Wet
  • Miles Anderson Miles Anderson Lemick
  • Ian Richardson Ian Richardson State Prosecutor
  • Andrew McCulloch Andrew McCulloch Policeman Nel
  • Gerald Sim Gerald Sim Police Doctor
  • Gary Whelan Gary Whelan Guard

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