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Amistad

Name: Amistad
Genre: Drama, History, Mystery
Released: 1997-12-10
Duration: 2 h 35 min
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey

1997Directed by Steven Spielberg

Drama · History · Mystery2h 35m

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Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.

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.

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Morgan FreemanTheodore Joadson

Nigel HawthorneMartin Van Buren

Anthony HopkinsJohn Quincy Adams

Djimon HounsouCinque

Matthew McConaugheyRoger Sherman Baldwin

David PaymerSecretary John Forsyth

Pete PostlethwaiteHolabird

Stellan SkarsgårdTappan

Razaaq AdotiYamba AAbu Bakaar FofanahFala

Anna PaquinQueen Isabella

Tomas MilianCalderon

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About Amistad

How long is Amistad?: Amistad runs 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes).
Who directed Amistad?: Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who is in the cast of Amistad?: Amistad stars Morgan Freeman as Theodore Joadson, Nigel Hawthorne as Martin Van Buren and Anthony Hopkins as John Quincy Adams.
What language is Amistad in?: Amistad is in English, with some Spanish.
Is Amistad family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is Amistad based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Amistad is based on a true story.
Where can I watch Amistad?: Amistad is not streaming on a subscription service in the United States right now, but it may be available to rent or buy. See Stream above for your country.
When was Amistad released?: Amistad was released on December 10, 1997.