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The schooner La Amistad is transporting black slaves off the coast of the Spanish colony of Cuba in 1839. A captive, Cinqué, leads an uprising against the crew, most of whom are killed. Two navigators, Pedro Montes and Jose Ruiz, are spared on condition they help sail the ship to Africa.
- $58.3 million
- Steven Spielberg
- $39 million
- John Williams
Dec 25, 1997 · A film by Steven Spielberg based on the true story of a slave revolt on a ship in 1839 and the legal battle for freedom in the U.S. courts. Starring Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins and more, nominated for 4 Oscars and won 11 awards.
- (81K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Steven Spielberg
- 1997-12-25
Roger Ebert praises the film's portrayal of the African characters and their struggle for freedom, but criticizes its focus on the legal arguments and the lack of emotional impact. He also compares it to Schindler's List and The Color Purple.
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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.
- (1.6K)
- Steven Spielberg
- R
- Morgan Freeman
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 their case.
Find out who starred in the historical drama film Amistad, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on a true story of a slave revolt. See the full cast and crew list, including Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, and more.
Dec 10, 1997 · A historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg about a slave uprising on a ship in 1839. The film follows the legal battle for their freedom in the US courts, with the help of abolitionists and former president John Quincy Adams.
