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12 Years a Slave 2013 Directed by Steve McQueen

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.

Country USA
Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $187,000,000
Release Date 18 October 2013
134 mins
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor Solomon Northup
Benedict Cumberbatch William Ford
Paul Dano John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson Mary Epps
Paul Giamatti Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt Samuel Bass
Alfre Woodard Mistress Shaw
Chris Chalk Clemens
Taran Killam Hamilton
Bill Camp Radburn
Kelsey Scott Anne Northup
Bryan Batt Judge Turner
Quvenzhané Wallis Margaret Northup
Dwight Henry Uncle Abram
Dickie Gravois Overseer
Cameron Zeigler Alonzo Northup
Tony Bentley Mr. Moon
Tom Proctor Biddee
John McConnell Jonus Ray
Richard Holden Fitzgerald
Liza J. Bennett Mistress Ford
Andy Dylan Treach
Scott M. Jefferson Master Shaw
Topsy Chapman Slave Spiritual Singer 1
Devin Maurice Evans Slave Spiritual Singer 2
Jay Huguley Sheriff
Devyn A. Tyler Margaret Northup (adult)
Willo Jean-Baptiste Margaret's Husband
Jason Ament Cooke (uncredited)
Jon Arthur Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)
Sean Paul Braud Lynchman (uncredited)
Blake Burt Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Carroll Burt Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Edward J. Clare Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
JJ Coker Mr. Bartholomew (uncredited)
Haylie Creppel Child in the Park (uncredited)
Justin Edward Davis Saratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jim Johnson Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Mark Joyce Street Merchant (uncredited)
John C. Klein Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)
Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis Slave Guard (uncredited)
Kevonte Mcdonald Slave (uncredited)
Ritchie Montgomery Roadman (uncredited)
Jason Owen Safty (uncredited)
Shawn Parsons Road Man (uncredited)
Wayne Pére Winslow (uncredited)
Terrell Ransom Jr. Slave Boy (uncredited)
Erin Rementer Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Andre Robinson Slave Boy (uncredited)
Corrina Roshea Bobb Slave Buyer (uncredited)
Jarett Shorts Hornboy (uncredited)
Chaz Smith Cigar Smoker (uncredited)
Tyler Soerries Boy Playing in Park (uncredited)
Tre Tureaud Saratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)
Justin Christopher Vaughn Ezra (uncredited)
Bob Walker Abolitionist Landowner (uncredited)
Caroline Grace Williamson Ford Daughter (uncredited)
Timothy Wyant Ford Lumber Buyer (uncredited)