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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One of the best films to come out of the 1980s. Simply amazing.
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A historical document as well as powerful, disturbing drama
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Sincere and movie — but not enough Denzel.
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Often harrowing and naturalistic but ultimately self-important in its indictment of police-state politics.
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One of the best films of 1987 with its searing condemnation of racism and violence in South Africa. Full Review |
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2/5 |
a Hollywood whitewashing of a potentially explosive story
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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. Full Review |
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Biko was unflappable, logical and witty in life, and Washington conveys that solidity onscreen. Full Review |
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