Steven Spielberg took the helm for this rather classy, if very wordy, depiction of the celebrated...
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Amistad
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.
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Amistad
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Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 10, 1997
Runtime
2h 35m
Genres
Drama, History, Mystery
User Score
70%
Original Title
Amistad
Production Companies
DreamWorks Pictures, HBO Films
Director
Steven Spielberg
Budget
$36,000,000
Revenue
$44,229,441
Description
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.
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