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Amistad (1997) Biography, Drama, History

  • 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.
  • Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou
  • MetaScore: 63/100 IMDB Score: 7.3/10
  • Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 39 nominations.
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