Amistad

Drama, History · 1997R

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.

Starring

Morgan Freeman, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, Nigel Hawthorne, Steven Spielberg, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Colin Wilson, Janusz Kamiński, Matthew McConaughey

Director

Steven Spielberg