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Amistad (1997)

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Movie"Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken."
Audience Score
70
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R 2 hr 35 minDec 25th, 1997Drama, History, Mystery
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In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
StarringMorgan FreemanNigel HawthorneAnthony Hopkins
DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterDavid Franzoni

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 25th, 1997
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 4th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$36,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$44,229,441 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Production Companies:DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films
Movie Tags:
historical figureslaverycubamutinyslave tradesentencetall ship