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Amistad (1997)

R · 1997-12-10 · 2h 35m · EN
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Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken.

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.

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Steven SpielbergDirectorDavid FranzoniWriter
Budget
$36M
Box office
$44.2M

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Morgan FreemanMorgan FreemanTheodore JoadsonMatthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyRoger Sherman BaldwinAnthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsJohn Quincy AdamsDjimon HounsouDjimon HounsouCinqueNigel HawthorneNigel HawthorneMartin Van BurenAnna PaquinAnna PaquinQueen IsabellaDavid PaymerDavid PaymerSecretary John ForsythPete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteHolabirdStellan SkarsgårdStellan SkarsgårdTappanTomas MilianTomas MilianCalderonJohn OrtizJohn OrtizMontesChiwetel EjioforChiwetel EjioforEnsign Covey

Keywords

MutinySlaveryCubaHistorical figureSentenceSlave tradeTall ship

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Mystery · HistoryTheme affinityMutiny · Slavery · CubaNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference14353

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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.

How long is Amistad?

Amistad has a runtime of 155 minutes.

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