Amistad Poster

Amistad

70.23% | December 10, 1997 | Drama, History, Mystery

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.

Featured Crew

Eric Chambers
Stunts
Steven Spielberg
Director
Debbie Allen
Producer

Cast

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin