7.0Amistad · 1997
Amistad (1997) is a Drama / History / Mystery film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins.
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7.0Overview
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.
Cast
Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård
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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.
When was "Amistad" released?
Amistad was released in 1997.
Who stars in "Amistad"?
The cast includes Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou.
