Drama / Historical / Mystery
USA,
1997, 152 min
(Alternative: 149 min)
Directed by:
Steven SpielbergScreenplay:
David FranzoniCinematography:
Janusz KaminskiComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård, Razaaq Adoti (more)VOD (2)
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This movie chronicles the journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship is seized, the captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. A courtroom battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation. For the men and woman on trial, it's simply a fight for the basic right of freedom. (Showtime)
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