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DirectorSteven Spielberg
Runtime2h 35m · R
GenresDrama · History · Mystery
Release1997-12-10
Film
Amistad
1997· R· 2h 35m· Drama· History· Mystery
“Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are 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.
1997-12-10
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Key Crew
DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterDavid Franzoni
ProducerColin Wilson
Director of PhotographyJanusz Kamiński
Original Music ComposerJohn Williams
EditorMichael Kahn
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Details
Released1997-12-10
Runtime2h 35m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosDreamWorks Pictures · HBO Films
Budget$36M
Box office$44M
LanguagesEnglish · Spanish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.0/10 · 1432 votes
Original languageen
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