12 Years a Slave
movie
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
Released October 18, 2013
Overview
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 Ejiofor
as
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
as
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
as
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
as
William Ford
Paul Dano
as
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
as
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
as
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
as
Brown
Paul Giamatti
as
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
as
Samuel Bass
Michael Kenneth Williams
as
Robert
Alfre Woodard
as
Mistress Shaw
Crew
Steve McQueen
as
Director
John Ridley
as
Screenplay
Dede Gardner
as
Producer
Jeremy Kleiner
as
Producer
Hans Zimmer
as
Original Music Composer
Brad Pitt
as
Producer
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Patricia Norris
as
Costume Design
Sean Bobbitt
as
Director of Photography
Solomon Northup
as
Novel
Anthony Katagas
as
Producer
Arnon Milchan
as
Producer
Bill Pohlad
as
Producer