12 Years a Slave (2013)
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
2013 · R · 2h 14m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity.
Director: Steve McQueen
Writers: John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Music by: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Editor: Joe Walker
Box office: $187M · Budget: $20M · Rated 7.9/10 by 12116 viewers
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon NorthupMichael Fassbender as Edwin EppsLupita Nyong'o as PatseyBenedict Cumberbatch as William FordPaul Dano as John TibeatsSarah Paulson as Mary EppsAdepero Oduye as ElizaScoot McNairy as BrownPaul Giamatti as Theophilus FreemanBrad Pitt as Samuel BassMichael Kenneth Williams as RobertAlfre Woodard as Mistress ShawMore like this
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