Amistad  (1997)
Dreamworks Home Entertainment

Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind…freedom.

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155 min.
Drama

Amaray
Dual Layer
Single Sided
Unknown

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$24.98
7/6/1999

Video:
1.85:1
Anamorphic Widescreen
Color

Audio:
English - DTS 5.1
English - Dolby Surround

Subtitles:
English/Spanish

Cast:
Morgan Freeman
Nigel Hawthorne
Anthony Hopkins
Djimon Hounsou
Matthew McConaughey
David Paymer

Director:
Steven Spielberg