A free man is kidnapped and sold into slavery, spending twelve years in hell on Louisiana plantations. A historical drama based on Solomon Northup’s autobiography
12 Years a Slave
About the Movie
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.
Original title
12 Years a Slave
Directors
Steve McQueen
Actors
Adepero Oduye, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Paul Dano, Brad Pitt, Bryan Batt, Quvenzhané Wallis, Michael Fassbender, Cameron Zeigler, J.D. EvermoreHide
, Alfre Woodard, Sarah Paulson, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, Ashley Dyke, Kelsey Scott, Robert Martin Steinberg, Lupita Nyong'o, Dickie Gravois, Dwight Henry, Tony Bentley, Scoot McNairy, Taran Killam, Christopher Berry, Bill Camp
Genres
Duration
2 hours 8 minutes
Year of production
2013
Restrictions
Recommended watching after 18 years
Writers
John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Producers
Audio tracks
RU
Quality
SD (480p), HD (720p), Full HD (1080p)