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Amistad (1997)
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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.
Cast
Morgan Freemanas Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorneas Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkinsas John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsouas Cinque
Matthew McConaugheyas Roger Sherman Baldwin
David Paymeras Secretary John Forsyth
Pete Postlethwaiteas Holabird
Stellan Skarsgårdas Tappan
Razaaq Adotias Yamba
Abu Bakaar Fofanahas Fala
Anna Paquinas Queen Isabella
Tomas Milianas Calderon
Chiwetel Ejioforas Ensign Covey
Derrick N. Ashongas Buakei
Facts
| Release date | December 10, 1997 |
| Runtime | 155 min (2h 35m) — longer as the 1997 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Drama, History, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $36,000,000 |
| Box office | $44,229,441 (1.2× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0118607 |
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Questions
How long is Amistad?
Amistad runs 155 minutes (2h 35m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Amistad worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,465 votes, which places it #38 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 67%) and #1784 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Amistad?
Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993).
Who stars in Amistad?
Morgan Freeman as Theodore Joadson; Nigel Hawthorne as Martin Van Buren; Anthony Hopkins as John Quincy Adams; Djimon Hounsou as Cinque; Matthew McConaughey as Roger Sherman Baldwin; David Paymer as Secretary John Forsyth.
What is Amistad rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Amistad?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14199.