Amistad

Amistad

7.0 1997 | 155 min

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.

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"Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are moments when it must be taken."

Budget

$36,000,000

Revenue

$44,229,441

Released

December 10, 1997

Popularity

1.0

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
DreamWorks Pictures
DreamWorks Pictures
HBO Films
HBO Films
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Production Countries:

United States of America

Spoken Languages:

English Spanish
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