About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1997
Runtime
2h 35m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
1,421
Genre
Drama, History, Mystery
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$36.0M
Cast
mutiny
cuba
sentence
slavery
historical figure
tall ship
slave trade
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Questions about Amistad
How long is Amistad?
Amistad has a runtime of 2h 35m (2 hours and 35 minutes).
Who directed Amistad?
Amistad was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1997.
What genre is Amistad?
Amistad is a Drama, History, Mystery film (1997).
Who stars in Amistad?
The cast of Amistad includes Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey.
What is the TMDB rating for Amistad?
Amistad has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,421 votes.
