Movie
Cry Freedom (1987)
The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world.
Drama
Story
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.
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kate Hardie
Cry Freedom Cast
- Kevin Kline as Donald Woods
- Denzel Washington as Steve Biko
- Penelope Wilton as Wendy Woods
- Kate Hardie as Jane Woods
- John Matshikiza as Mapetla
- Zakes Mokae as Father Kani
- John Thaw as Kruger
- Kevin McNally as Ken
- John Hargreaves as Bruce
- Juanita Waterman as Ntsiki Biko
- Julian Glover as Don Card
- Josette Simon as Dr Ramphele