Storyline
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. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.
Review
8.5
“This film masterfully portrays the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade with unflinching brutality, creating a deeply emotional and historically significant viewing experience. Djimon Hounsou delivers a breathtaking performance, anchoring a compelling narrative of survival and the fight for freedom.”
Recommended For
Anyone interested in historical dramas, stories of resilience, and powerful courtroom narratives.
Cast
Morgan Freeman
Theodore Joadson
Anthony Hopkins
John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsou
Cinque
Matthew McConaughey
Roger Sherman Baldwin
Anna Paquin
Queen Isabella
Nigel Hawthorne
Martin Van BurenMariah Campbell
Masery - Amistad AfricanLamine Thiam
Mahmud - Amistad African
Rusty Schwimmer
Mrs. PendletonSherly Acosta Williams
Cinque's Wife
David Paymer
Secretary John Forsyth
Ingrid Walters
Woman Overboard with Baby
Pete Postlethwaite
HolabirdOmo Lara Tosin
Kula - Additional Amistad African
Stellan Skarsgård
TappanJuliette Darko
Teme - Additional Amistad African
Razaaq Adoti
YambaCharlean Isata Bangalie
Margru - Additional Amistad AfricanSimilar Titles
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