Ill-Gotten Gains (1997)

Synopsis: In 1869, five years after the abolition of slavery, 24 men find themselves to be captives in the hold of the slave ship "Argon Miss" anchored off of the New Guinea coast of West Africa. The... In 1869, five years after the abolition of slavery, 24 men find themselves to be captives in the hold of the slave ship "Argon Miss" anchored off of the New Guinea coast of West Africa. The incarcerated men, driven by a spiritual force, attempt to gain their freedom through a bloody uprising. This film shares both a star (Hounsou) and similar subject matter to Spielberg's AMISTAD, but the similarity ends there. This film premiered before AMISTAD began shooting, and is far grittier. [More]

Starring: Eartha Kitt, Djimon Hounsou

Starring: Eartha Kitt, Djimon Hounsou

Director: Joel Ben Marsden

Director: Joel Ben Marsden

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