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2.5
Cry Freedom (1987)
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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Production companies: Universal Pictures,
Marble Arch Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
Runtime: 157 min.
Released: Nov. 6, 1987
Status: Released
Budget: $29,000,000
Revenue: $25,900,000
Certification: PG
Parental Guide: 12+
