Rent Cry Freedom (1987)
3.9 of 5 from 97 ratings
2h 31min
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- Synopsis:
The unforgettable friendship of two unforgettable men. The tension and terror that is present-day South Africa is powerfully portrayed in director Richard Attenborough's sweeping story of black activist Stephen Biko (Denzel Washington) and a liberal white newspaper editor who risks his own life to bring Biko's message to the world. After learning of apartheid's true horrors through Biko's eyes, editor Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) discovers that his friend has been silenced by the police. Determined not to let Biko's message go unheard, Woods undertakes a perilous quest to escape South Africa and bring Biko's remarkable tale of courage to the world. The riveting, true story offers a stirring account of man at his most evil and most heroic. - Actors:
- Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe, John Matshikiza, Juanita Waterman, Evelyn Sithole, Xoliswa Sithole, James Coine, Kevin McNally, Albert Ndinda, Andrew Whaley, Shelley Borkum, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie, Graeme Taylor, Adam Stuart Walker, Hamish Stuart Walker, Spring Stuart Walker, Sophie Mgcina
- Directors:
- Richard Attenborough
- Producers:
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers:
- John Briley, Donald Woods
- Others:
- John Thaw, Andy Nelson, George Fenton, Ronnie Taylor, Simon Kaye, Jonas Gwanga, Lesley Walker, Jonathan Bates, Gerry Humphreys, Nigel Galt, Edward Tise, Jonas Gwangwa
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- Getting to Know: Denzel Washington, Oscar's Two-Time Club, Richard Attenborough: A Centenary Special Instant Expert's Guide
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 15/03/2021
- Run Time:
- 157 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
