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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.
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- Where can I watch Amistad online?
- You can stream Amistad on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Amistad come out?
- Amistad was released in 1997.
- What genre is Amistad?
- Amistad is a drama, history, and mystery film.
- How long is Amistad?
- Amistad runs about 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- Who stars in Amistad?
- Amistad stars Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, and Djimon Hounsou.
- How is Amistad rated?
- Amistad currently scores 7.0 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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