Directed by:
Steven Spielberg
Written by:
David Franzoni
Genre:
Biography | Drama | History
Runtime:
155 mins
Plot:
In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.
Release Date:
December 10, 1997
Reception:
Cast:
Morgan Freeman
Nigel Hawthorne
Anthony Hopkins
Djimon Hounsou
Matthew McConaughey
David Paymer
Pete Postlethwaite
Stellan Skarsgård
Razaaq Adoti
Abu Bakaar Fofanah
Anna Paquin
Tomas Milian
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Anthony Hopkins
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Janusz Kaminski
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Ruth E. Carter
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Dramatic Score | John Williams
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor – Drama | Djimon Hounsou
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Anthony Hopkins
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Steven Spielberg
Nominations
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Anthony Hopkins
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Janusz Kaminski
Nominations
- Excellence in Feature Film | Rick Carter
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Steven Spielberg
Nominations
- Best Instrumental Composition | John Williams
Wins
- Vision Award | Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Steven Spielberg, Debbie Allen, Colin Wilson