Amistad
Synopsis and Details
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.
- Year of production 1997
- Release Date 10 December 1997
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Overview
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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Metadata
- TMDb ID 11831
- Original Title Amistad
- Release Date 10 December 1997
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- Runtime 2 h 35 min
- Production DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films
- Country United States of America
- Languages English, Spanish
- Genres Drama, History, Mystery
- Director Steven Spielberg
- Producer Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson, Steven Spielberg
- Director of Photography Janusz Kamiński
- Original Music Composer John Williams
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- Writer David Franzoni
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