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Amistad

Not Rated
DramaHistoryMystery
7/10(1,293 ratings)

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.

12-10-1997
2h 35m
Amistad
Backdrop for Amistad

Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Steven Spielberg
Writer:
David Franzoni
Production:
DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films
Revenue:
$44,229,441
Budget:
$36,000,000

Key Crew

Stunts:
Eric Chambers
Producer:
Steven Spielberg
Producer:
Colin Wilson
Makeup Department Head:
Ve Neill
Editor:
Michael Kahn

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en