Cry Freedom
(1987)

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

Released: 1987-11-06

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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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Kevin Kline

as Donald Woods

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Penelope Wilton

as Wendy Woods

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Kate Hardie

as Jane Woods

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Zakes Mokae

as Father Kani

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Josette Simon

as Dr Ramphele

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Timothy West

as Capt. De Wet

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Ian Richardson

as State Prosecutor

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Andrew McCulloch

as Policeman Nel

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Gerald Sim

as Police Doctor

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Peter Cartwright

as Police Sergeant

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George Fenton

Original Music Composer

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Jonas Gwangwa

Original Music Composer

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Ronnie Taylor

Director of Photography

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Stuart Craig

Production Design

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Terence A. Clegg

Executive Producer

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John Briley

Co-Producer

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John Mollo

Costume Design

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Allan James

Production Manager

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Beryl Lerman

Makeup Artist

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Martin Gant

Special Effects

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Wally Schneiderman

Makeup Supervisor

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Gift Nyamandi

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