Cry Freedom (Original title)Asking for Trouble (Working title)Biko (Alternative title)
Dates: 1987 (Copyright), 26 November 1987 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Richard Attenborough
Synopsis: Story of the friendship between Steve Biko and Donald Woods.
Genres: Drama, Biopic
Subjects: Biko, Steve (1946-1977), Apartheid, South Africa, Newspapers, Journalism
Releases
Date: 24 September 1987not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 158 mins Length: 14193 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 26 November 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 158 mins Length: 14193 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Sept/Oct 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v3 n4 Special 1996 Pages: 3-12
Title: On Gandhi and Cry Freedom: two pivotal scripts in my lifeAuthor: BRILEY, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter John Briley on his experience of writing two films for Richard Attenborough: GANDHI and CRY FREEDOM.
In: Film and History v21 n1 February 1991 Pages: 20-27
Title: Representing South Africa: Apartheid from Print to FilmAuthor: CARCHIDI, Victoria Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the difficult portrayal of apartheid in CRY FREEDOM, A WORLD APART and A DRY WHITE SEASON, which all focus on apartheid's impact on a central white character.
In: Empire n10 April 1990 Page: 88
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: KARNEY, Robyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Metro n84 Summer 1990/91 Pages: 41-44
Title: Film as text: Cry FreedomAuthor: MAYER, Geoff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed analysis of the narrative of the film, looking at causality, motivation, the representation of time, space, and recurring themes.
In: Cinema Papers n68 March 1988 Pages: 36-37
Title: [Cinema Papers - n68 March 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v300 n47 1 Feb 1988 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v300 n47 1 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Career article on Denzel Washington includes the actor's com ments about the film.
In: Screen International n664 6 Aug 1988 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n664 6 Aug 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: UIP to fight decision by South African authorities to ban th e showing of the film to South African audiences
In: American Film v13 n4 Jan/Feb 1988 Page: 62,64,66,68
Title: [American Film - v13 n4 Jan/Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Cine & Media n1/2 April 1988 Page: 4
Title: Cry freedom profoundly humanitarianArticle type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v300 n34 14 Jan 1988 Page: 1,44
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v300 n34 14 Jan 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: The authorities in South Africa are threatening to take lega l action against newspapers who have carried advertisements for the film which includes quotes from Steve Biko and Donal d Woods.
In: Film und Fernsehen n8 1988 Pages: 16-18
Title: Schrei nach Freiheit.Author: GÜNTHER, Joachim Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Article considering the film CRY FREEDOM and the events and people on which it is based, and Attenborough's treatment and presentation of the theme and story.
In: Film und Fernsehen n8 1988 Pages: 18-20
Title: Leben, kämpfen, sterben.Author: MAYER, Manfred Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with Richard Attenborough and Wendy and Donald Woods, in which they talk about the political situation in South Africa and their work.
In: Interview v18 n1 January 1988 Pages: 60-61,63
Title: [Interview - v18 n1 January 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Donald and Wendy Woods
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n648 January 1988 Page: 31
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n648 January 1988: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Corrigendum
In: Television Today n5599 4 Aug 1988 Page: 15
Title: [Stage - n5599 4 Aug 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Attenborough praised by former Equity president Derek Bond, for attempting to get the film released in South Africa.
In: Cinéaste v16 n3 1988 Pages: 38-39
Title: [Cinéaste - v16 n3 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v118 n3037 12 Nov 1987 Page: 37
Title: [The Listener - v118 n3037 12 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Article about the design of the poster for the film.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v299 n39 9 Nov 1987 Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v299 n39 9 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comment in the 'Broadway Ballyhoo' column
In: Screen International n608 11 Jul 1987 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n608 11 Jul 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on title change and date of West End opening
In: Film Comment v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987 Pages: 11-12,14,16
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Article about the depiction of blacks and apartheid in the f ilm
In: Film Comment v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987 Page: 13
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Donald Woods
In: Films and Filming n398 November 1987 Pages: 29-30
Title: [Films and Filming - n398 November 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n628 28 Nov 1987 Page: 23
Title: [Screen International - n628 28 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Attenborough describes how he came to make the film
In: Stills n30 March 1987 Page: 10
Title: [Stills - n30 March 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on ASKING FOR TROUBLE and MANDELA, with details of in creasing opposition to the South African regime from corpora tions with subsiduaries in the country
In: Variety 4 Nov 1987 Page: 10
Title: [Variety - 4 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Black Film Review v3 n4 Autumn 1987 Page: 7, 18
Title: Richard Attenborough Defends CRY FREEDOMAuthor: TALIAFERRO, A. Jacquie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Richard Attenborough about the making of CRY FREEDOM.
In: Black Film Review v3 n4 Autumn 1987 Pages: 8-9
Title: CRY FREEDOM: The Controversy that wasn'tAuthor: AUFDERHEIDE, Pat Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Black Film Review v3 n4 Autumn 1987 Page: 9
Title: A South African on CRY FREEDOMAuthor: LANGA, Bheki Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Listener v118 n3039 26 Nov 1987 Page: 39
Title: [The Listener - v118 n3039 26 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Films in Review v38 n12 December 1987 Pages: 591-596
Title: [Films in Review - v38 n12 December 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Richard Attenborough on the making of the fil m
In: City Limits n321 26 Nov 1987 Page: 21
Title: [City Limits - n321 26 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Denzel Washington and Dali Tambo about their work on the film
In: City Limits n321 26 Nov 1987 Page: 25
Title: [City Limits - n321 26 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Review
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n646 November 1987 Pages: 331-332
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n646 November 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n901 25 Nov 1987 Page: 32
Title: [Time Out - n901 25 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Donald and Wendy Woods about their experience s and involvement with the film, and review
In: Sight and Sound v57 n1 Winter 1987/88 Pages: Winter 48-50
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n1 Winter 1987/88: no known title]Language: English
Description: Assessment of the political implications of the film
In: Screen International n618 19 Sep 1987 Page: 28
Title: [Screen International - n618 19 Sep 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v299 n38 6 Nov 1987 Page: 3,38
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v299 n38 6 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n564 6 Sep 1986 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n564 6 Sep 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Criticisms levelled at Attenborough as production begins
In: Screen International n557 19 Jul 1986 Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n557 19 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits
In: Broadcast 18 Apr 1986 Page: 18
Title: [Broadcast - 18 Apr 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
In: Screen International n550 31 May 1986 Page: 3
Title: [Screen International - n550 31 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Latest report on production
In: Screen International n567 27 Sep 1986 Page: 6
Title: [Screen International - n567 27 Sep 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Reader's letter correcting details of production start
In: Broadcast 9 May 1986 Page: 28
Title: [Broadcast - 9 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits
In: Screen International n556 12 Jul 1986 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n556 12 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details.
Author: MINGHELLA, Anthony Pages: [38] p.
Title: Representing "race": ideology, identity and the media
Author: FERGUSON, Robert Pages: v-vi, 288p.
Title: Literature and film in the historical dimension: selected papers from the 15th annual Florida State University Conference on literature and film
Author: SIMONS, John D Pages: 186p.
Description: los SANTOS INOCENTES pp. 173-182 SABOTAGE (1936) pp. 149-162 HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR pp. 89-100 DANGEROUS LIAISONS (1989) pp. 75-88 DANTON (1982) pp. 63-74 a DRY WHITE SEASON pp. 47-62 CRY FREEDOM pp. 47-62 The VOYAGE OF CHARLES DARWIN (1981) pp. 33-46
Title: Filming with Attenborough: the making of Cry Freedom
Author: WOODS, Donald Pages: 163p.
Title: Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom: a pictorial record
Author: ATTENBOROUGH, Richard Pages: unpaged. col. illus
Description: Book of the film.
Title: Cry freedom: a novel
Author: BRILEY, John Pages: 272p.
Description: Based on his original screenplay.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 14181 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-626720
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 14200 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-626719
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 14181 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-626720
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 70mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-563625
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 70mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-563626
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 70mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 17812 FeetBFI identifier: C-605826
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1987 (Copyright), 26 November 1987 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Richard Attenborough
Synopsis: Story of the friendship between Steve Biko and Donald Woods.
Genres: Drama, Biopic
Subjects: Biko, Steve (1946-1977), Apartheid, South Africa, Newspapers, Journalism
Releases
Date: 24 September 1987not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 158 mins Length: 14193 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 26 November 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 158 mins Length: 14193 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Credits
(73)
©: Inc. Universal City Studios, Production Company: Marble Arch Productions, Production Company: Universal Pictures, Executive Producer: Terence Clegg, Producer: Richard Attenborough, Co-producer: Norman Spencer, Co-producer: John Briley, Production Manager: Allan James, Production Manager: Gerry Levy, Production Co-ordinator: Judy Thornton, Location Manager: Rory Kilalea, Production Assistant: Leila Kirkpatrick, 2nd Unit Director: Peter MacDonald, Assistant Director: David Tomblin, Assistant Director: Steve Chigorimbo, Assistant Director: Roy Button, Assistant Director: Patrick Kinney, Assistant Director: Steve Fillis, Assistant Director: Sue Sheldon, Assistant Director: Clive Stafford, Assistant Director: David Bennett, 2nd unit assistant director: Steve Harding, 2nd unit assistant director: Edwin Angless, Nikolas Korda, Casting: Susie Figgis, Zimbabwe casting: Andrew Whaley, Crowd casting: Liz James, Screenplay: John Briley, Director of Photography: Ronnie Taylor, 2nd Unit Photographer: Peter MacDonald, Camera Operator: Eddie Collins, 2nd unit camera operator: John Campbell, Special Effects Supervisor: David Harris, Special effects senior technician: Martin Gant, Special effects technician: Paul Knowles, Special effects technician: Alan Poole, Gift Nyaniandi, Editor: Lesley Walker, Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Supervising art director: Norman Dorme, George Richardson, Art Director: John King, Set director: Michael Seirton, Draughtsman: Mike Phillips, Sketch artist: Tony Wright, Costume Designer: John Mollo, Wardrobe master: Kenny Crouch, Wardrobe mistress: Lisa Johnson, Makeup supervisor: Wally Schneiderman, Make-up: Beryl Lerman, Titles and opticals: Geoff Axtell Associates, Music: George Fenton, Music: Jonas Gwangwa, Vocal soloist: Thuli Dumakude, Vocal soloist: Nicola Emmanuel, Jonas Gwangwa, Synthesisers: Ken Freeman, Additional orchestrations: Peter Whitehouse, Music Recording: Keith Grant, Sound Recording: Simon Kaye, Sound Re-recording: Gerry Humphreys, Sound Editor: Jonathan Bates, Dialogue editor: Brian Mann, Mike Crouch, Footsteps editor: Chris Kelly, Stunt Co-ordinator: Peter Brace, Principal consultant: Donald Woods, Wendy Woods, Additional principal consultant: Hamilton Zolile Keke, Majakathata Mokoena, Special adviser to Mr. Attenborough: Dalindlela Tambo, Studio: Shepperton Studios
Cast
(97)
Kevin Kline (Donald Woods), Penelope Wilton (Wendy Woods), Denzel Washington (Steve Biko), John Hargreaves (Bruce), Alec McCowen (Acting High Commissioner), Kevin McNally (Ken), Zakes Mokae (Father Kani), Ian Richardson (State Prosecutor), Josette Simon (Dr. Ramphele), John Thaw (Kruger), Timothy West (Captain de Wet), Miles Anderson (Lemick), Tommy Buson (Tami), Jim Findley (Peter Jones), Julian Glover (Don Card), Kate Hardie (Jane Woods), Alton Kumalo (speaker), Louis Mahoney (Lesotho government official), Maw Makondo (Jason), Joseph Marcell (Moses), John Matshikiza (Mapetla), Sophie Mgcina (Evalina), John Paul (Wendy's stepfather), Wabei Siyolwe (Tenjy), Gwen Watford (Wendy's mother), Juanita Waterman (Ntsiki Biko), Graeme Taylor (Dillon Woods), Adam Stuart Walker (Duncan Woods), Hamish Stuart Walker (Gavin Woods), Spring Stuart Walker (Mary Woods), Evelyn Sithole, Xoliswa Sithole (nurse at clinic), James Coine (young boy), Albert Ndinda (Alec), Andrew Whaley (sub editor), Shelley Borkum (Woods' receptionist), Patricia Gumede (Shebeen Queen), Angela Gavaza (Shebeen Queen's niece), Nocebo Mlambo (aunt), Walter Matemavi (nephew), Clement Muchachi (father), Ruth Chinamando (mother), Basil Chidyamathamba (brother-in-law), Marcy Mushore (niece), Lawrence Simbarashe (informer), Carl Chase, Morgan Sheppard (policeman), Tichatonga Mazhindu (Dilima), Neil McPherson (Lemick's assistant), Hepburn Graham (Soga), Claude Maredza (1st rugby player), Carlton Chance (2nd rugby player), Glen Murphy (1st security guard), Russell Keith Grant (2nd security guard), Munyaradzi Kanaventi (Samora Biko), George Lovell (Nkosinathi Biko), Andrew McCulloch (policeman Nel), Graham Fletcher-Cook (Nel's partner), Karen Drury (young secretary), Niven Boyd (1st roadblock policeman), Tony Vogel (2nd roadblock policeman), Christopher Hurst (3rd roadblock policeman), Gerald Sim (police doctor), Peter Cartwright (senior police officer), Gary Whelan (police sergeant), Dudley Dickin (nationalist party delegate), David Trevena (mortician), Badi Uzzaman (mortician's assistant), Robert Phillips (speaker at funeral), Fishoo Tembo (Biko's brother), Peggy Marsh ('Helen Suzman'), Gwyneth Strong (girl at funeral), Philip Bretherton (Major Boshoff), Paul Herzberg (Beukes), Robert Macnamara, Hans Sittig (security policeman), Kimpton Mativenga (black security policeman), David Henry (Afrikaner farmer), Michael Turner (Judge Boshoff), Kalie Hanekom (Magistrate Prins), Paul Jerricho (Sergeant Louw), Star Ncube (1st prisoner), David Guwaza (2nd prisoner), Hilary Minster (1st passport control officer), James Aubrey (2nd passport control officer), Peter Cary (white frontier policeman), Dominic Kanaventi (black frontier policeman), Sam Mathambo (Lesotho passport officer), Walter Muparutsa (Lesotho businessman), Judy Cornwall (receptionist), Michael Graham Cox (3rd passport control officer), John Hartley (4th passport control officer), Simon Shumba (young Lesotho official), Garrick Hagon (McElrea), Nick Tate (Richie), Marilyn Poole (acting commissioner's wife), William Marlowe (police captain at Soweto)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(45)
In: National Film Theatre Programmes Sept/Oct 2003 Page: 24Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Sept/Oct 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v3 n4 Special 1996 Pages: 3-12
Title: On Gandhi and Cry Freedom: two pivotal scripts in my lifeAuthor: BRILEY, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter John Briley on his experience of writing two films for Richard Attenborough: GANDHI and CRY FREEDOM.
In: Film and History v21 n1 February 1991 Pages: 20-27
Title: Representing South Africa: Apartheid from Print to FilmAuthor: CARCHIDI, Victoria Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the difficult portrayal of apartheid in CRY FREEDOM, A WORLD APART and A DRY WHITE SEASON, which all focus on apartheid's impact on a central white character.
In: Empire n10 April 1990 Page: 88
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: KARNEY, Robyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Metro n84 Summer 1990/91 Pages: 41-44
Title: Film as text: Cry FreedomAuthor: MAYER, Geoff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed analysis of the narrative of the film, looking at causality, motivation, the representation of time, space, and recurring themes.
In: Cinema Papers n68 March 1988 Pages: 36-37
Title: [Cinema Papers - n68 March 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v300 n47 1 Feb 1988 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v300 n47 1 Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Career article on Denzel Washington includes the actor's com ments about the film.
In: Screen International n664 6 Aug 1988 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n664 6 Aug 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: UIP to fight decision by South African authorities to ban th e showing of the film to South African audiences
In: American Film v13 n4 Jan/Feb 1988 Page: 62,64,66,68
Title: [American Film - v13 n4 Jan/Feb 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Cine & Media n1/2 April 1988 Page: 4
Title: Cry freedom profoundly humanitarianArticle type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: The Hollywood Reporter v300 n34 14 Jan 1988 Page: 1,44
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v300 n34 14 Jan 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: The authorities in South Africa are threatening to take lega l action against newspapers who have carried advertisements for the film which includes quotes from Steve Biko and Donal d Woods.
In: Film und Fernsehen n8 1988 Pages: 16-18
Title: Schrei nach Freiheit.Author: GÜNTHER, Joachim Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: Article considering the film CRY FREEDOM and the events and people on which it is based, and Attenborough's treatment and presentation of the theme and story.
In: Film und Fernsehen n8 1988 Pages: 18-20
Title: Leben, kämpfen, sterben.Author: MAYER, Manfred Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with Richard Attenborough and Wendy and Donald Woods, in which they talk about the political situation in South Africa and their work.
In: Interview v18 n1 January 1988 Pages: 60-61,63
Title: [Interview - v18 n1 January 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Donald and Wendy Woods
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n648 January 1988 Page: 31
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n648 January 1988: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Corrigendum
In: Television Today n5599 4 Aug 1988 Page: 15
Title: [Stage - n5599 4 Aug 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Attenborough praised by former Equity president Derek Bond, for attempting to get the film released in South Africa.
In: Cinéaste v16 n3 1988 Pages: 38-39
Title: [Cinéaste - v16 n3 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v118 n3037 12 Nov 1987 Page: 37
Title: [The Listener - v118 n3037 12 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Article about the design of the poster for the film.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v299 n39 9 Nov 1987 Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v299 n39 9 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comment in the 'Broadway Ballyhoo' column
In: Screen International n608 11 Jul 1987 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n608 11 Jul 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on title change and date of West End opening
In: Film Comment v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987 Pages: 11-12,14,16
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Article about the depiction of blacks and apartheid in the f ilm
In: Film Comment v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987 Page: 13
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n6 Nov/Dec 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Donald Woods
In: Films and Filming n398 November 1987 Pages: 29-30
Title: [Films and Filming - n398 November 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n628 28 Nov 1987 Page: 23
Title: [Screen International - n628 28 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Attenborough describes how he came to make the film
In: Stills n30 March 1987 Page: 10
Title: [Stills - n30 March 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on ASKING FOR TROUBLE and MANDELA, with details of in creasing opposition to the South African regime from corpora tions with subsiduaries in the country
In: Variety 4 Nov 1987 Page: 10
Title: [Variety - 4 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Black Film Review v3 n4 Autumn 1987 Page: 7, 18
Title: Richard Attenborough Defends CRY FREEDOMAuthor: TALIAFERRO, A. Jacquie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Richard Attenborough about the making of CRY FREEDOM.
In: Black Film Review v3 n4 Autumn 1987 Pages: 8-9
Title: CRY FREEDOM: The Controversy that wasn'tAuthor: AUFDERHEIDE, Pat Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Black Film Review v3 n4 Autumn 1987 Page: 9
Title: A South African on CRY FREEDOMAuthor: LANGA, Bheki Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Listener v118 n3039 26 Nov 1987 Page: 39
Title: [The Listener - v118 n3039 26 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Films in Review v38 n12 December 1987 Pages: 591-596
Title: [Films in Review - v38 n12 December 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Richard Attenborough on the making of the fil m
In: City Limits n321 26 Nov 1987 Page: 21
Title: [City Limits - n321 26 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Denzel Washington and Dali Tambo about their work on the film
In: City Limits n321 26 Nov 1987 Page: 25
Title: [City Limits - n321 26 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Review
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v54 n646 November 1987 Pages: 331-332
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v54 n646 November 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n901 25 Nov 1987 Page: 32
Title: [Time Out - n901 25 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Interview with Donald and Wendy Woods about their experience s and involvement with the film, and review
In: Sight and Sound v57 n1 Winter 1987/88 Pages: Winter 48-50
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n1 Winter 1987/88: no known title]Language: English
Description: Assessment of the political implications of the film
In: Screen International n618 19 Sep 1987 Page: 28
Title: [Screen International - n618 19 Sep 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v299 n38 6 Nov 1987 Page: 3,38
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v299 n38 6 Nov 1987: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n564 6 Sep 1986 Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n564 6 Sep 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Criticisms levelled at Attenborough as production begins
In: Screen International n557 19 Jul 1986 Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n557 19 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits
In: Broadcast 18 Apr 1986 Page: 18
Title: [Broadcast - 18 Apr 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
In: Screen International n550 31 May 1986 Page: 3
Title: [Screen International - n550 31 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Latest report on production
In: Screen International n567 27 Sep 1986 Page: 6
Title: [Screen International - n567 27 Sep 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Reader's letter correcting details of production start
In: Broadcast 9 May 1986 Page: 28
Title: [Broadcast - 9 May 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits
In: Screen International n556 12 Jul 1986 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n556 12 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(6)
Title: audience with Richard AttenboroughAuthor: MINGHELLA, Anthony Pages: [38] p.
Title: Representing "race": ideology, identity and the media
Author: FERGUSON, Robert Pages: v-vi, 288p.
Title: Literature and film in the historical dimension: selected papers from the 15th annual Florida State University Conference on literature and film
Author: SIMONS, John D Pages: 186p.
Description: los SANTOS INOCENTES pp. 173-182 SABOTAGE (1936) pp. 149-162 HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR pp. 89-100 DANGEROUS LIAISONS (1989) pp. 75-88 DANTON (1982) pp. 63-74 a DRY WHITE SEASON pp. 47-62 CRY FREEDOM pp. 47-62 The VOYAGE OF CHARLES DARWIN (1981) pp. 33-46
Title: Filming with Attenborough: the making of Cry Freedom
Author: WOODS, Donald Pages: 163p.
Title: Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom: a pictorial record
Author: ATTENBOROUGH, Richard Pages: unpaged. col. illus
Description: Book of the film.
Title: Cry freedom: a novel
Author: BRILEY, John Pages: 272p.
Description: Based on his original screenplay.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 14181 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-626720
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 14200 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-626719
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 14181 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-626720
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 70mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-563625
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 70mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-563626
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 70mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 17812 FeetBFI identifier: C-605826
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status