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Amazing Grace (2007)

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Movie Info


Genre

Drama

Release Date

February 23, 2007

MPAA Rating

PG

Studio

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Official Site

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Critics Reviews :  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Reader's Reviews :  5 of 5 [Rate It]

Cast and Crew


Director

Michael Apted

Producer

Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Terrence Malick, Edward R. Pressman, Ken Wales

Screenwriter

Steven Knight

Starring

  • Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce
  • Romola Garai
  • Ciaran Hinds
  • Rufus Sewell
  • Youssou N'Dour
  • Michael Gambon
  • Albert Finney
  • Benedict Cumberbatch

Movie Story


Based on the life of British anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), the film follows his 18th century political career, which placed him at odds with some of the most powerful men of the time, including the king. Finney will play John Newton, a Wilberforce confidant.

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I haven't seen the film but I saw some clips at WingClips.com that looked very inspirational. Can't wait to see the film!

posted by wingit on Jan 31, 2007
 
 

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MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..nicely crafted but tame new historical biography..”
by Michael Phillips [Chicago Tribune]
“..a powerful and moving account of William Wilberforce's greatest achievement..”
by David Mercier [Film Judge]
“..an involving drama, even if it's overly worthy and sentimental..”
by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall]