Cry Freedom
"Our people shall be free"
Originally released in 1981. Cry Freedom is a drama film. directed by Ola Balogun. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Albert Hall, Prunella Gee, and Jorge Coutinho
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Nigeria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Afrocult Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cry Freedom 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 an...
Who directed Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom was directed by Ola Balogun.
How long is Cry Freedom?
Cry Freedom has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Cry Freedom released?
Cry Freedom was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cry Freedom?
The main cast of Cry Freedom includes Albert Hall, Prunella Gee, Jorge Coutinho, Roberto Pirillo, David Buck.