12 Years a Slave
“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”
2013•R•2h 14m•7.9•Released
DramaHistory
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.
Director
Steve McQueen
Writer
John Ridley
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$187M
Languages
English
Studio
New Regency Pictures
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
Brown
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert
Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw
Chris Chalk
Clemens
Taran Killam
Hamilton
Bill Camp
Radburn
Production
Company
New Regency Pictures
Company
Plan B Entertainment
Company
River Road Entertainment
Company
Regency Enterprises
Company
Film4 Productions
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Bill Pohlad
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Anthony Katagas
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