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18/10/2013 Drama, History 2h 14m
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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.

  1. Steve McQueen

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Chiwetel Ejiofor

    Solomon Northup

  2. Michael Fassbender

    Edwin Epps

  3. Lupita Nyong'o

    Patsey

  4. Benedict Cumberbatch

    William Ford

  5. Paul Dano

    John Tibeats

  6. Sarah Paulson

    Mary Epps

  7. Adepero Oduye

    Eliza

  8. Scoot McNairy

    Brown

  9. Paul Giamatti

    Theophilus Freeman

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Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by Andres Gomez
Written by Andres Gomez on 2015-05-02
This movie is very, very well done. Well, edited and with the proper long shots at the proper moments bringing you to the life of Solomon without remedy.

All the cast performs exceptionally well and Ejiofor is to be remembered for this film.

A must to be seen.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$20,000,000.00

Revenue
$187,000,000.00

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