Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
Release: 1987-11-06·Runtime: 157m·★ 7.0
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United KingdomZimbabwe
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Marble Arch Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Penelope Wiltonas Wendy Woods
John Hargreavesas Bruce
Judy Cornwellas Receptionist
William Marloweas Police Sergeant
Tony Vogelas 2nd Roadblock Policeman
Denzel Washingtonas Steve Biko
Ian Richardsonas State Prosecutor
Karen Druryas Young Secretary
Gwyneth Strongas Girl at Funeral
Kevin Klineas Donald Woods
William Morgan Sheppardas Policeman (as Morgan Sheppard)
Paul Herzbergas Beukes
Zakes Mokaeas Father Kani
Badi Uzzamanas Mortician
Julian Gloveras Don Card
Gary Whelanas Guard
Hilary Minsteras 1st Passport Control Officer
Louis Mahoneyas Lesotho Goverment Official
Andrew McCullochas Policeman Nel
Gerald Simas Police Doctor
Joseph Marcellas Moses
Garrick Hagonas McElrea
Peter Cartwrightas Police Sergeant
James Aubreyas 2nd Passport Control Officer
Alec McCowenas Acting High Comissioner
Michael Graham Coxas 3rd Passport Control Officer
Josette Simonas Dr Ramphele
Miles Andersonas Lemick
Gwyneth Powellas Girl at Funeral
John Paulas Wendy's Father
Kevin McNallyas Ken
Juanita Watermanas Ntsiki Biko
Philip Brethertonas Major Boshoff
Hepburn Grahamas Soga
John Matshikizaas Mapetla
Timothy Westas Capt. De Wet
Nick Tateas Pilot
Andrew Whaleyas Sub-Editor
Carl Chaseas Policeman
Glen Murphyas Guard
Gwen Watfordas Wendy's Mother
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Nel's Partner
Kate Hardieas Jane Woods
Robert Phillipsas Speaker at Funeral
John Thawas Kruger
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