Amistad
1997
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
December 10, 1997
Director
Steven Spielberg
Runtime
2h 35m
Cast
Morgan FreemanNigel HawthorneAnthony HopkinsDjimon HounsouMatthew McConaugheyDavid PaymerPete PostlethwaiteStellan SkarsgårdRazaaq AdotiAbu Bakaar Fofanah
Production
DreamWorks PicturesHBO Films
Genres
DramaHistoryMystery