Cry Freedom

(1987)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
157 minutes
IMDb Rating:
7.4/10 (15,317 votes)
Genres:
Drama History Biography
Countries:
United States, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
Spoken Languages:
eng,afr,xho,zul,sot
Plot

South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the Black anti-Apartheid activist Steve Biko.

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External IDs
IMDb ID:
tt0092804
Product Information
Product ID:
5521
Type:
Movie
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Release Dates
United Kingdom
Nov 01, 1987
BFI London Film Festival
United States
Nov 05, 1987
Los Angeles California premiere
United States
Nov 06, 1987
Alternative Titles
Grito de libertad
Argentina
Cry Freedom
Australia
Вик за свобода
Bulgaria, bul