12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

Drama · 2014 · 2h 14m

Movie

7.9/10 · TMDB

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

Overview

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. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

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Cast & crew

Chiwetel EjioforSolomon Northup
Michael FassbenderEdwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'oPatsey
Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Ford
Paul DanoJohn Tibeats
Sarah PaulsonMary Epps
Adepero OduyeEliza
Scoot McNairyBrown
Paul GiamattiTheophilus Freeman
Brad PittSamuel Bass
Michael Kenneth WilliamsRobert
Alfre WoodardMistress Shaw
Chris ChalkClemens
Taran KillamHamilton
Bill CampRadburn

Information

Release date
10 January 2014
Director
Steve McQueen
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
2h 14m
Country of origin
United States

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