Cry Freedom 1987

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• Kevin Kline Donald Woods
• Denzel Washington Steve Biko
• Penelope Wilton Wendy Woods
• Kate Hardie Jane Woods
• John Matshikiza Mapetla
• Zakes Mokae Father Kani
• John Thaw Kruger
• Kevin McNally Ken
• John Hargreaves Bruce
• Juanita Waterman Ntsiki Biko

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