Cry Freedom (1987)

Cry Freedom (1987)

The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world. 1987-11-06 United Kingdom, Zimbabwe 157 Min. PG-13
7 204 votes

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.

Cast

Kevin Kline is Donald Woods
Donald Woods
Denzel Washington is Steve Biko
Penelope Wilton is Wendy Woods
Wendy Woods
Kate Hardie is Jane Woods
Jane Woods
Zakes Mokae is Father Kani
Father Kani
John Thaw is Kruger
Kruger
Juanita Waterman is Ntsiki Biko
Ntsiki Biko
Julian Glover is Don Card
Josette Simon is Dr Ramphele
Dr Ramphele