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1993 · Drama · History
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Film / 2013
12 Years a Slave
Directed by
Steve McQueen
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 story
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.
Cast
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
Alfre WoodardMistress Shaw
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Chris ChalkClemens
Taran KillamHamilton
Bill CampRadburn
Kelsey ScottAnne Northup
Bryan BattJudge Turner
Quvenzhané WallisMargaret Northup
Garret DillahuntArmsby
Dwight HenryUncle Abram
Dickie GravoisOverseer
Ashley DykeAnna
Cameron ZeiglerAlonzo Northup
Tony BentleyMr. Moon
Christopher BerryBurch
Mister Mackey Jr.Randall
Craig TateJohn
Storm ReidEmily
Tom ProctorBiddee
Marc MacaulayCaptain
Vivian Fleming-AlvarezMulatto Woman
Douglas M. GriffinSailor
John McConnellJonus Ray
Marcus Lyle BrownJasper
Richard HoldenFitzgerald
Rob SteinbergParker
Anwan GloverCape
James C. VictorBuyer
Liza J. BennettMistress Ford
Nicole CollinsRachel
J.D. EvermoreChapin
Andy DylanTreach
Deneen TylerPhebe
Mustafa HarrisSam
Gregory BrightEdward
Austin PurnellBob
Thomas Francis MurphyPatroller
Andre De'Sean ShanksVictim 1
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Victim 2
Scott M. JeffersonMaster Shaw
Isaiah JacksonZachary
Topsy ChapmanSlave Spiritual Singer 1
Devin Maurice EvansSlave Spiritual Singer 2
Jay HuguleySheriff
Devyn A. TylerMargaret Northup (adult)
Willo Jean-BaptisteMargaret's Husband
Jason AmentCooke (uncredited)
Jon ArthurSteamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)
Sean Paul BraudLynchman (uncredited)
Blake BurtUpper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Carroll BurtLower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Edward J. ClareRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
JJ CokerMr. Bartholomew (uncredited)
Haylie CreppelChild in the Park (uncredited)
Justin Edward DavisSaratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jim JohnsonLower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
John C. KleinLumber Mill Customer (uncredited)
Gerard 'Jerry' LewisSlave Guard (uncredited)
Kevonte McdonaldSlave (uncredited)
Ritchie MontgomeryRoadman (uncredited)
Jason OwenSafty (uncredited)
Shawn ParsonsRoad Man (uncredited)
Wayne PéréWinslow (uncredited)
Terrell Ransom Jr.Slave Boy (uncredited)
Erin RementerBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
Andre RobinsonSlave Boy (uncredited)
Corrina Roshea BobbSlave Buyer (uncredited)
Jarett ShortsHornboy (uncredited)
Tyler SoerriesBoy Playing in Park (uncredited)
Tre TureaudSaratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)
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