Amistad
1997 • Drama | History
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Steven Spielberg
Director
David Franzoni
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
December 10, 1997
Duration
155 Min
Language
English
Popularity
1.1803
Budget
$36,000,000
Revenue
$44,229,441
Overview
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.
