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02/09/06
Cry Freedom (1987)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:14
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6.3/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 37 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: An epic drama based on the true story of newspaper editor Donald Woods' investigation into the murder of nationalist leader Steven Biko. Mistrustful of each other at first, but joined in their... [More]
Starring: Kevin Kline, Denzel Washington, Penelope Wilton, Kevin McNally
Director: Richard Attenborough
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Reviews for Cry Freedom
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06/19/08
Sincere and movie — but not enough Denzel.
11/11/05
No review available.
02/03/05
In a country busier than Chile with oppression, violence and subjugation, the story of Woods' slow awakening is certainly not the most exciting, or revealing.
01/01/00
Top CriticNo review available.
07/02/05
One of the best films of 1987 with its searing condemnation of racism and violence in South Africa.
07/10/03
a Hollywood whitewashing of a potentially explosive story
07/29/02
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05/20/03
Top CriticNo review available.
12/17/03
No review available.
01/11/07
Often harrowing and naturalistic but ultimately self-important in its indictment of police-state politics.
06/03/05
No review available.
10/15/05
No review available.
11/26/03
No review available.
12/22/02
No review available.
03/09/05
Biko was unflappable, logical and witty in life, and Washington conveys that solidity onscreen.
01/01/00
Top CriticCry Freedom is a sincere and valuable movie, and despite my fundamental reservations about it, I think it probably should be seen.
01/01/00
Top CriticA historical document as well as powerful, disturbing drama
06/08/06
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