Amistad (1997)
Synopsis:
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.
Movie: Amistad
Rated: R
Category: Drama, History, Mystery
Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Anna Paquin, Anthony Hopkins, David Paymer, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Pete Postlethwaite
Release Date: 1997-12-10
Quality: HD
Tagline: Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken.
Release Year: 1997
Country: United States, USA
Runtime: 155 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
User Votes: 81,830
TMDB Rating: 7.015/10
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