Director: Steve McQueen
Writer: John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender
Released: January 30, 2014
Rating: (?)
Runtime: 134 minutes
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Story: Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender) as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) forever alters his life.
Cast:
Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup
Paul Giamatti Freeman
Benedict Cumberbatch Ford
Paul Dano Tibeats
Michael Fassbender Edwin Epps
Alfre Woodard Mistress Shaw
Brad Pitt Bass
Dwight Henry Uncle Abram
Dickie Gravois Overseer
Bryan Batt Judge Turner
Ashley Dyke Anna
Kelsey Scott Anne Northup
Quvenzhane Wallis Margaret Northup
Cameron Zeigler Alonzo Northup
Tony Bentley Mr. Moon
Scoot McNairy Brown
Taran Killam Hamilton
Christopher Berry Burch
Bill Camp Radburn
Mister Mackey Jr. Randall
Chris Chalk Clemens