Amistad

Release Date: 1997-12-10

Runtime: 155

Languages: English | Español

Rating: 7

Votes: 1316

Genres: Drama | History | Mystery

Director: Steven Spielberg

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...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.Read More

Production Companies:

DreamWorks Pictures

HBO Films