Amistad
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, Mystery
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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 AdotiYambaA
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amistad about?
- 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.
- Who directed Amistad?
- Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg.
- When was Amistad released?
- Amistad was released on December 10, 1997.
- How long is Amistad?
- Amistad has a runtime of 2h 35m.
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