Donald Woods
Kevin Kline
Donald Woods
Cry Freedom
“The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.”
7.0
1987
2h 37m
Drama
Director: Richard Attenborough
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.
Trailer
CRY FREEDOM (Trailer)
Cast
Steve Biko
Denzel Washington
Steve Biko
Wendy Woods
Penelope Wilton
Wendy Woods
Jane Woods
Kate Hardie
Jane Woods
Mapetla
John Matshikiza
Mapetla
Father Kani
Zakes Mokae
Father Kani
Kruger
John Thaw
Kruger
Ken
Kevin McNally
Ken
Bruce
John Hargreaves
Bruce
Ntsiki Biko
Juanita Waterman
Ntsiki Biko
Don Card
Julian Glover
Don Card
Dr Ramphele
Josette Simon
Dr Ramphele
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Clips (3)
Donald Woods Escapes South Africa with His Family
Steve Biko's Funeral
"Why Do You Call Yourselves White?"
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