12 Years a Slave
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In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Writers
- Solomon NorthupJohn Ridley
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Full cast and crewChiwetel EjioforSolomon NorthupMichael FassbenderEdwin EppsLupita Nyong'oPatseyBenedict CumberbatchWilliam FordPaul DanoJohn TibeatsSarah PaulsonMary EppsAdepero OduyeElizaScoot McNairyBrownPaul GiamattiTheophilus FreemanBrad PittSamuel Bass
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Details
- Release date
- October 18, 2013
- Status
- Released
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Writers
- Solomon Northup, John Ridley
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom, United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Certificate
- R
- Wikidata ID
- Q3023357
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