Chiwetel EjioforSolomon NorthupSavaraTV movie
12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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.
DramaHistory
Starring
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o
Directed by
Steve McQueen
About
12 Years a Slave
DramaHistory
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.
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
Information
- Released
- Oct 18, 2013
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Steve McQueen
Production
- Studio
- New Regency Pictures
- Studio
- Plan B Entertainment
- Studio
- River Road Entertainment
- Studio
- Regency Enterprises
- Studio
- Film4 Productions
Cast
People in this story
Chiwetel EjioforSolomon Northup
Michael FassbenderEdwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'oPatsey
Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Ford
Paul DanoJohn Tibeats
Sarah PaulsonMary Epps
Adepero OduyeEliza
Scoot McNairyBrown
Paul GiamattiTheophilus Freeman
Brad PittSamuel Bass
Michael Kenneth WilliamsRobert
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