
Amistad
70.00%
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December 10, 1997
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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
Theodore Joadson

Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van Buren

Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams

Djimon Hounsou
Cinque

Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin