Summary:
In 1797, William Wilberforce, the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause. However, meeting the charming Barbara Spooner, Wilberforce finds a soulmate to share the story of his struggle. With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton, a slave ship captain turned repentant priest who penned the great hymn, "Amazing Grace," Prime William Pitt, and Olaudah Equiano, the erudite former slave turned author, Wilberforce fruitlessly fights both public indifference and moneyed opposition determined to keep their exploitation safe. Nevertheless, Wilberforce finds the inspiration in newfound love to rejuvenate the fight with new ideas that would lead to a great victory for social justice.
| Runtime: | 111 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language. |
| Production: | Ingenious Film Partners |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, History, Romance |
| Countries: | USA, UK |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Michael Apted | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Steven Knight | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Albert Finney | John Newton |
| Ioan Gruffudd | William Wilberforce |
| Michael Gambon | Lord Charles Fox |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Benedict Cumberbatch | William Pitt |
| Bill Paterson | Lord Dundas |
| Ciarán Hinds | Lord Tarleton |
| Jeremy Swift | Richard The Butler |
| Nicholas Day | Sir William Dolben |
| Nicholas Farrell | Henry Thornton |
| Romola Garai | Barbara Spooner |
| Rufus Sewell | Thomas Clarkson |
| Stephen Campbell Moore | James Stephen |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | Marianne Thornton |
| Toby Jones | Duke Of Clarence |
| Youssou N'Dour | Olaudah Equiano |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| David Hunt | Producer |
| Duncan Reid | Executive Producer |
| Edward R. Pressman | Producer |
| James Clayton | Executive Producer |
| Jeanney Kim | Executive Producer |
| Ken Wales | Producer |
| Mark Cooper | Co-Producer |
| Patricia Heaton | Producer |
| Terrence Malick | Producer |
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