12 Years a Slave (2013)
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
134 min
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.
- Release date
- August 30, 2013
- Country of origin
- United States, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $187,000,000
Trailer
Cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Robert
- Michael Fassbender as Edwin Epps
- Brad Pitt as Bass
- Dwight Henry as Uncle Abram
- Dickie Gravois as Overseer
- Bryan Batt as Judge Turner
- Ashley Dyke as Anna
- Kelsey Scott as Anne Northup
- Quvenzhané Wallis as Margaret Northup
Crew
- Steve McQueen · Director
- John Ridley · Writer
- Solomon Northup · Writer
- Dede Gardner · Producer
- Anthony Katagas · Producer
- Jeremy Kleiner · Producer
- Steve McQueen · Producer
- Hans Zimmer · Composer
- Sean Bobbitt · Cinematographer
- Joe Walker · Editor
- Meagan Lewis · Casting director
- Francine Maisler · Casting director
- Adam Stockhausen · Production designer