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1987 · 157 min · PG

Cry Freedom

Directed by Richard Attenborough · Drama

Cry Freedom (1987) is a Drama film, directed by Richard Attenborough set in South Africa and Lesotho during the 1970s. It runs 157 minutes and is rated PG.

A biopic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of prejudice & racism and friendship run throughout.

Composer
George FentonJonas Gwangwa
Cinematography
Ronnie Taylor
Cast
Kevin KlineDenzel WashingtonPenelope WiltonKate HardieJohn MatshikizaZakes MokaeJohn ThawKevin McNally

The world of this film

Setting

Where
South AfricaLesotho
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Prejudice & RacismFriendship
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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