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12 Years a Slave (2013)  link to 12 Years a Slave on IMDb  link to trailer on IMDb

Number: 20

poster 12 Years a Slave

IMDb Rating:
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8.1/10 (575838 votes)

Country: USA, 134 minutes

Spoken Languages: English

Genre(s): Drama, History, Biography

Director(s): Steve McQueen

Storyline:
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. 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 personified by a malevolent slave owner, 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.

Cast:

photo Chiwetel Ejiofor Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup
photo Dwight Henry Dwight Henry Uncle Abram
photo Dickie Gravois Dickie Gravois Overseer
photo Bryan Batt Bryan Batt Judge Turner
photo Ashley Dyke Ashley Dyke Anna

Medium: Unknown,

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1