Movie · 155 min · 16 · drm, hst
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.
Where to watch Amistad
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Available on 11 platforms across 2 countries.
Cast
Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgård, Razaaq Adoti, Abu Bakaar Fofanah, Anna Paquin, Tomas Milian, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Derrick N. Ashong, Geno Silva, John Ortiz, Ralph Brown, Darren E. Burrows
Crew
Steven Spielberg (director,producer), Debbie Allen (producer), Colin Wilson (producer), David Franzoni (writer)
Awards
1 wins from 6 nominations.
- European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award 1998 — won
- Academy Award for Best Costume Design 1998 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1998 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography 1998 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score 1998 — nominated
- European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award 1998 — nominated