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Amistad (1997) BLU-RAY. The story of the 1839 uprising aboard the Spanish slave trading vessel La Amistad and the trial that followed. Item Source: United Kingdom. The blu-ray disc is Region A/B/C compatible (Region Free).
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Disc 1
BD
Amistad (1997)
155 min
HistoryMysteryDrama
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Credits
Director
Steven Spielberg
Writer
David Franzoni
Cast
Morgan Freemanas Theodore Joadson
Nigel Hawthorneas Martin Van Buren
Anthony Hopkinsas John Quincy Adams
Djimon Hounsouas Cinque
Matthew McConaugheyas Roger Sherman Baldwin
David Paymeras Secretary John Forsyth
Pete Postlethwaiteas Holabird
Stellan Skarsgårdas Tappan
Razaaq Adotias Yamba
Abu Bakaar Fofanahas Fala
Cinematographer
Janusz Kamiński
Composer
John Williams
Editor
Michael Kahn
Producer
Debbie Allen
Steven Spielberg
Colin Wilson
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Widescreen
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 4, 2026