Rent Cry Freedom (1987)

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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:
, , , , , , Evelyn Sithole, Xoliswa Sithole, James Coine, , Albert Ndinda, , , , , Graeme Taylor, Adam Stuart Walker, Hamish Stuart Walker, Spring Stuart Walker,
Directors:
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, Remembering Timothy West, Richard Attenborough: A Centenary Special Instant Expert's Guide
Awards:

1988 BAFTA Best Sound

BBFC:
Release Date:
24/12/2001
Run Time:
151 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Theatrical Trailer
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

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