Slaves (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1969, Slaves is a drama film directed by Herbert J. Biberman, running about 110 minutes. “The tamings...The desires...The furies...of the Old South!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Kentucky slave fights for his freedom from cruel overseer whose mistress eventually joins Davis and the other slaves in their revolt.
Who’s in it. Slaves stars Dionne Warwick as Cassy, Ossie Davis as Luke, Stephen Boyd as MacKay and Julius Harris as Shadrach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Slaves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slaves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slaves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slaves (1969)?
- In US, Slaves is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slaves worth watching?
- Slaves holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slaves?
- Slaves stars Dionne Warwick, Ossie Davis, Stephen Boyd, Julius Harris and David Huddleston.
- When was Slaves released?
- Slaves was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.