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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Steven Knight (written by)
Release Date:
23 February 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget. more
Plot:
The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. full summary | full synopsis
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Social Justice
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Awards:
1 win
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2 nominations
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a must see film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ioan Gruffudd | ... | William Wilberforce |
 | Romola Garai | ... | Barbara Spooner |
 | Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | William Pitt |
 | Albert Finney | ... | John Newton |
 | Michael Gambon | ... | Lord Charles Fox |
 | Rufus Sewell | ... | Thomas Clarkson |
| Youssou N'Dour | ... | Olaudah Equiano |
 | Ciarán Hinds | ... | Lord Tarleton |
| Toby Jones | ... | Duke of Clarence |
| Nicholas Farrell | ... | Henry Thornton |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | ... | Marianne Thornton |
 | Jeremy Swift | ... | Richard the Butler |
| Stephen Campbell Moore | ... | James Stephen |
| Bill Paterson | ... | Lord Dundas |
| Nicholas Day | ... | Sir William Dolben |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language.
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Runtime:
117 min | USA:111 min | Canada:111 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG |
Ireland:PG |
UK:PG |
Singapore:PG |
Hong Kong:I |
Australia:PG |
South Korea:All |
Netherlands:6 |
South Africa:PG |
Finland:K-7 |
Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) |
Argentina:Atp
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During the conversation between Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce it is questioned how a person can remain loyal to a king who shakes hands with an oak tree and see Germany through his telescope. The quote, spoken by Clarkson, is a reference to King George III who, by the contemporary belief of history and scientific research, was known to have suffered from porphyria which was possibly provoked by his use of arsenic.
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Anachronisms: Early in the film a Papillon or Butterfly dog is seen in Brooks. While Papillons were very popular in the late C18th, the erect-eared Papillon shown is thought to date only from Victorian times. The drop-eared Phalene or Moth Papillon would have been a more usual choice for the movie.
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Quotes:
Pitt the Younger:
Why is it you only feel the thorns in your feet when you stop running?
William Wilberforce: Is that some sort of heavy-handed metaphorical advice for me, Mr. Pitt?
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William Wilberforce: Is that some sort of heavy-handed metaphorical advice for me, Mr. Pitt?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace (2007) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Morning Prayer
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I saw Amazing Grace on Thursday at a private showing. The film has everything that I love about theater...passion, conflict, struggle, faith, redemption and grace. The story is true... making this film one of reality and substance. The struggle to rid the world of slavery has been a black mark against humanity. The British are to be applauded as the leaders in this journey to freedom. The actors' performances were incredible. Albert Finney's portrayal of John Newton is an Oscar possibility. The scenes were period and perfection. Even the dark mood of the times were reflected in the lighting and how the director portrayed the message of bondage. Go see this film...acquaint yourself with this powerful story and this man William Wilberforce. I rate it a 10!