Amistad (1997) - FilmAffinity

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Original title Amistad Year 1997 Running time 155 min. Country  United States Director Screenwriter Cast Music Cinematography Producer Genre Drama | 19th Century. Slavery. Racism. Based on a true story Synopsis Amistad is the name of a slave ship traveling from Cuba to the U.S. in 1839. It is carrying a cargo of Africans who have been sold into slavery in Cuba, taken on board, and chained in the cargo hold of the ship. As the ship is crossing from Cuba to the U.S., Cinque, who was a tribal leader in Africa, leads a mutiny and takes over the ship. They continue to sail, hoping to find help when they land. Instead, when they reach the United States, they are imprisoned as runaway slaves. They don't speak a word of English, and it seems like they are doomed to die for killing their captors when an abolitionist lawyer decides to take their case, arguing that they were free citizens of another country and not slaves at all. The case finally gets to the Supreme Court, where John Quincy Adams makes an impassioned and eloquent plea for their release. Awards 1997: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Sup. Actor (Hopkins), Cinematography, Costume Design, OST 1997: 4 Nominations for Golden Globe, including Director (Spielberg), Movie Drama 1997: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins). 2 Nominations 1997: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director 1997: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Nominated for Best Film 1997: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hopkins) Critics' reviews Movie Soulmates' ratings Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste. Friends' ratings Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community. Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
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1997

Steven Spielberg

5.9

(10,558)

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