Cry Freedom (1981): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Cry Freedom is a drama film directed by Ola Balogun, running about 70 minutes. “Our people shall be free” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Balogun's most political film is a confrontation with the African wars of liberation. Based on Carcase for Hounds, Meja Mwangi's novel about the Mau-Mau uprising, it is set in an unnamed country and thus offers the vision of a pan-African struggle for freedom and against colonial oppression. The central figures in the straightforwardly and powerfully told story are the guerrilla leader Haraka and his adversary, the English colonial official Kingsley. In the end, the film becomes a homage to the freedom fighters from all over Africa: the final images show Patrice Lumumba, Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela and Amílcar Cabral, among others.
Who’s in it. Cry Freedom stars Albert Hall as Haraka, Prunella Gee as Susan, Jorge Coutinho as Kimano and Roberto Pirillo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cry Freedom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry Freedom tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Cry Freedom (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cry Freedom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cry Freedom worth watching?
- Cry Freedom holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry Freedom?
- Cry Freedom stars Albert Hall, Prunella Gee, Jorge Coutinho, Roberto Pirillo and David Buck.
- When was Cry Freedom released?
- Cry Freedom was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.