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