2013
- Drama
- History
12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of solomon northup
Runtime
2h 14m
Countries
- GB
- United Kingdom
- US
- United States
Languages
- en
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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StatusReleased
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Release dateOct. 18, 2013
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Original LanguageEnglish
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Budget$ 20,000,000
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Revenue$ 187,000,000
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WebVisit website
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Production Companies
- Film4 Productions
- New Regency Pictures
- Plan B Entertainment
- Regency Enterprises
- River Road Entertainment