Cry Freedom

**Cry Freedom** is a UK VHS release by CIC Video and Universal on 7th November 1988 and 3rd April 1989, It got re-released by CIC Video and Universal on 16th November 1992, It got re-released by CIC and Universal on 7th October 1996 and it got re-released by 4 Front Video and Universal on 5th July 1999.

## Description

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 liberal white newspaper editor Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) who risks his like to bring Biko's story to the world.

In this explosive, emotional and thrilling film, Woods slowly learns the true horrors of apartheid through Biko's eyes.

When the South African authorities begin to view Biko as a major threat to their government, he is arrested and silenced by the police.

Determined not to let Biko's message go unheard, Woods, himself now under house arrest, undertakes a perilous quest to escape South Africa and bring Biko's remarkable story to the world.

This riveting, true adventure of escape offers a stirring account of man at his most evil and most heroic.

## Cast

* Denzel Washington as Steve Biko
* Kevin Kline as Donald Woods
* Penelope Wilton as Wendy Woods
* Alec McCowen as British Acting High Commissioner
* Kevin McNally as Ken
* Ian Richardson as State Prosecutor
* John Thaw as Jimmy Kruger
* Timothy West as Capt. de Wet
* Josette Simon as Dr. Mamphela Ramphele
* John Hargreaves as Bruce Haigh
* Miles Anderson as Lemick
* Zakes Mokae as Father Kani
* John Matshikiza as Mapetla

## Credits

Universal Pictures Present

A Marble Arch Production

Kevin Kline as "Donald Woods", Penelope Wilton as "Wendy Woods"

And Denzel Washington as "Steve Biko"

In Richard Attenborough’s Film

Cry Freedom

Based On "Biko" and "Asking For Trouble" By: Donald Woods

With John Hargreaves, Alec McCowen, Kevin McNally, Zakes Mokae, Ian Richardson, Josette Simon, John Thaw, Timothy West, Miles Anderon, Tommy Buson, Tim Findley, Julian Glover, Kate Hardie, Alton Kumalo, Louis Mahoney, Mawa Makondo, Joseph Marcell, John Matshikiza, Sophie Mgcina, John Paul, Wabei Siyolwe, Gwen Watford and Juanita Waterman

Costume Designer John Mollo

Sound Simon Kaye, Jonathan Bates, Gerry Humphreys

Music George Fenton, Jonas Gwangwa

Production Designer Stuart Craig

Editor Lesley Walker

Co-Producers Norman Spencer, John Briley

Director Of Photography Ronnie Taylor, B.S.C.

Executive Producer In Charge Of Production Terence Clegg

Screenplay John Briley

Produced and Directed By Richard Attenborough

## Opening (Original 1989 release) (with no trailer)

* CIC Video Warning Screen (1988-1991)
* CIC Video Ident (1986-1991)
* BBFC PG card (1985-1997)
* Universal Pictures Ident (1963-1990)
* Start of Cry Freedom (1987)

## Closing (Original 1989 release) (with no trailer)

* End of Cry Freedom (1987)
* Closing Credits Film

## Opening (1992 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* CIC Video Warning Screen (1988-1991)
* CIC Video Ident (1986-1991)
* BBFC PG card (1985-1997)
* Universal Pictures Ident (1963-1990)
* Start of Cry Freedom (1987)

## Closing (1992 Re-release) (with no trailer)

* End of Cry Freedom (1987)
* Closing Credits Film