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Amistad is a 1997 historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the true story of a slave revolt and a legal battle in the U.S. The film stars Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, and Matthew McConaughey, and features Djimon Hounsou in his breakout role as Cinqué.
Dec 25, 1997 · Amistad: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou. In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island.
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- 1997-12-25
La Amistad was a Spanish-owned schooner that carried 53 African slaves from West Africa to Cuba in 1839. The slaves rebelled and took control of the ship, but were captured by the US Navy and faced legal battles for their freedom.
Oct 27, 2009 · The Amistad Case took place in 1839 when 53 illegally purchased African slaves were being transported from Cuba to the U.S. aboard the Spanish-built schooner Amistad.
Dec 12, 1997 · A historical drama about the legal battle of African slaves who revolted on a ship and were brought to trial in America. Ebert praises the performances of Hounsou and Hopkins, but criticizes the film's focus on the law and lack of emotion.
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque (Djimon Hounsou) leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising.
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Amistad is a historical drama film based on the true story of a 1839 mutiny aboard a slave ship. The film follows the legal battle of the African captives for their freedom and the political implications of the case for America and Spain.
