Movie Info
Genre
DramaRelease Date
February 23, 2007MPAA Rating
PGStudio
Samuel Goldwyn FilmsOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Michael AptedProducer
Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Terrence Malick, Edward R. Pressman, Ken WalesScreenwriter
Steven KnightStarring
- Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce
- Romola Garai
- Ciaran Hinds
- Rufus Sewell as Thomas Clarkson
- Youssou N'Dour
- Michael Gambon as Lord Charles Fox
- Albert Finney
- Benedict Cumberbatch
Movie Story
Based on the life of British anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), the film follows his 18th century political career, which placed him at odds with some of the most powerful men of the time, including the king. Finney will play John Newton, a Wilberforce confidant.
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Reader's Reviews
I haven't seen the film but I saw some clips at WingClips.com that looked very inspirational. Can't wait to see the film!
posted by wingit on Jan 31, 2007This movie was truely amazing and the ending for the song Amazing Grace was powerful:)
posted by Kyle J on Dec 21, 2008Superb film. I had tears streaming down my face, and then at the end the rendition of Amazing Grace was truly amazing! (excuse the pun!) Wingit, you're a cun*. Watch a film in its entirety, THEN comment! Fu**ing loser tw*t>
posted by Spicer on Jan 10, 2009