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12 Years a Slave (2013)

Oct 18, 2013 · 2h 14m

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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.

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Top cast

  • Chiwetel Ejiofor Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup
  • Michael Fassbender Michael Fassbender Edwin Epps
  • Lupita Nyong'o Lupita Nyong'o Patsey
  • Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Cumberbatch William Ford
  • Paul Dano Paul Dano John Tibeats
  • Sarah Paulson Sarah Paulson Mary Epps
  • Adepero Oduye Adepero Oduye Eliza
  • Scoot McNairy Scoot McNairy Brown
  • Paul Giamatti Paul Giamatti Theophilus Freeman
  • Brad Pitt Brad Pitt Samuel Bass
  • Michael Kenneth Williams Michael Kenneth Williams Robert
  • Alfre Woodard Alfre Woodard Mistress Shaw
  • Chris Chalk Chris Chalk Clemens
  • Taran Killam Taran Killam Hamilton
  • Bill Camp Bill Camp Radburn
  • Kelsey Scott Kelsey Scott Anne Northup

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