Movie: Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1984)

Solomon Northup's Odyssey

Half Slave, Half Free

Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1984)
Original title: Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Original language: en
IMDB: tt0088148
TMDB: 272165
Release date: Tuesday, 11th December 1984
Adult: No
Genres: HistoryDramaTV Movie
Duration: 1h 58min
Popularity: 3.553
Rate: 6.2 / 5 votes
Overview: This is based on a true story. Solomon Northrop is a black man in the mid 19th century before slavery was abolished. He's a born free man who works as a carpenter and is also a part time musician. One day he is approached by some men who want him to play for them. However, that is not their intention; they have kidnapped him and sold him into slavery. Now he has to endure the hardships that he has been spared because of his status as a free man. And his family who don't know what happened to him is searching for him but where do they go? And Solomon also wishes to let them know where he is so that they could get him but unfortunately no one believes his story or is willing to help him.
Directors
Gordon ParksGordon Parks (Director)
Writers
Lou PotterLou Potter (Writer)
Cast
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks (Solomon Northup)
Joe SenecaJoe Seneca (Noah)
Art EvansArt Evans (Walton)
Lee BryantLee Bryant (Mrs. Epps)
Janet LeagueJanet League (Eliza)
Michael TolanMichael Tolan (Henry Northup)
Tony DreyspoolTony Dreyspool (Senator Soule)
Harry GeorgeHarry George (Sherriff)
Jay McMillanJay McMillan (Harry)
Petronia PaleyPetronia Paley (Anne Northup)
J.C. QuinnJ.C. Quinn (Tibeats)
John SaxonJohn Saxon (Epps)
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