Amistad (1997)
MEDIUM LEVEL VIOLENCE, ADULT THEMES
| Director: | Steven Spielberg |
| Actors: | Anthony Hopkins, Morgan Freeman, David Paymer, Pete Postlethwaite, Stellan Skarsgard, Nigel Hawthorne, Matthew McConaughey, Djimon Hounsou |
Steven Spielberg's debut film for DreamWorks Pictures, "AMISTAD," stars a distinguished cast led by Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou and Matthew McConaughey. Earning acclaim for its film making and power, AMISTAD was honoured with four Academy Award nominations; Best Supporting Actor (Hopkins), Best Music, Best Costume Design and Best Cinematography. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind...freedom.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 148mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 1.85:1 |
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Member Reviews (22)
22 Member
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kathy
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very intence story,well acted
Anne
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Brilliant, brutal, savage, thought provoking, based on true story. Great acting.
sskrzelinski
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I don't know why I was sent this it's not on my list and it's not my taste.
Annie
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Gut wrenching true story.......excellent actors! Hopefully this brutality has come to an end.
Mickey G
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Hollywood movie showing how Americas legal system is soooo good. Honesty freeing a few negroes due to an administration error whilst leaving a hole race in slavery isn't my idea of good work. Never the less, nice costume drama and Spielberg does a half decent job in directing.
eashleighv9
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Quite acceptable, such a good story, pity they could not make up something better on screen
Peter
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Was a bit of a slow start - was tempted to pull the pin on it early on as being just another bad selection - but came good about a quarter of the way through and became an excellent movie made even more interesting by the movie being based on actual history. Was quite a long movie but in the end was well worth watching
Alex H.
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Well casted film on a still topical story. A must see!
Chas P.
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Houndkwok
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Really enjoyed this movie - great directing by Spielberg with fabulous cast in particular Anthony Hopkins and also Matthew McConaughey and Djimon Hounsou as the captive slave were all brilliant. The start was pretty brutal & violent (not for the squeamish) but certainly very graphically depicted the horrors faced by the captive slaves. All in all, a terrific movie
Carmelle .
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Another good thoughtful reflection from Spielberg full of immense characterisation and emotional highs and lows.
Maria S.
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Pauline M.
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A brilliant movie and as usual Anthony Hopkins was supurb. I found it heavy going but someone else would really appreciate it.
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Tom M.
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One of Spielberg's best. Strangely relevant, even today.
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Suzanne Hendriks
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Great cast, well acted. Anthony Hopkins marvellous as usual. I just loved this movie, especially the misunderstandings with language. Really quite funny, gave some light relief to a very dramatic movie.