12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave (2013)

U/A 13+ 18/10/2013
  • Drama, History
  • 2 hr 14 min
79%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $20,000,000
  • Revenue :$187,000,000
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

Overview

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $20,000,000
  • Revenue :$187,000,000
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

Overview

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.
Top Billed Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender

Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o

Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch

William Ford

Paul Dano
Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye
Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy
Scoot McNairy

Brown

Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt

Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams

Robert

Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard

Mistress Shaw

Chris Chalk
Chris Chalk

Clemens

Taran Killam
Taran Killam

Hamilton

Bill Camp
Bill Camp

Radburn

Kelsey Scott
Kelsey Scott

Anne Northup

Bryan Batt
Bryan Batt

Judge Turner

Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis

Margaret Northup

Garret Dillahunt
Garret Dillahunt

Armsby

Dwight Henry
Dwight Henry

Uncle Abram

Dickie Gravois
Dickie Gravois

Overseer

Ashley Dyke
Ashley Dyke

Anna

Cameron Zeigler
Cameron Zeigler

Alonzo Northup

Tony Bentley
Tony Bentley

Mr. Moon

Christopher Berry
Christopher Berry

Burch

Craig Tate
Craig Tate

John

Storm Reid
Storm Reid

Emily

Tom Proctor
Tom Proctor

Biddee

Marc Macaulay
Marc Macaulay

Captain

Vivian Fleming-Alvarez
Vivian Fleming-Alvarez

Mulatto Woman

Douglas M. Griffin
Douglas M. Griffin

Sailor

John McConnell
John McConnell

Jonus Ray

Marcus Lyle Brown
Marcus Lyle Brown

Jasper

Richard Holden
Richard Holden

Fitzgerald

Rob Steinberg
Rob Steinberg

Parker

Anwan Glover
Anwan Glover

Cape

James C. Victor
James C. Victor

Buyer

Liza J. Bennett
Liza J. Bennett

Mistress Ford

Nicole Collins
Nicole Collins

Rachel

J.D. Evermore
J.D. Evermore

Chapin

Andy Dylan
Andy Dylan

Treach

Deneen Tyler
Deneen Tyler

Phebe

Mustafa Harris
Mustafa Harris

Sam

Gregory Bright
Gregory Bright

Edward

Austin Purnell
Austin Purnell

Bob

Thomas Francis Murphy
Thomas Francis Murphy

Patroller

Andre De'Sean Shanks
Andre De'Sean Shanks

Victim 1

Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
Kelvin Harrison, Jr.

Victim 2

Scott M. Jefferson
Scott M. Jefferson

Master Shaw

Topsy Chapman
Topsy Chapman

Slave Spiritual Singer 1

Devin Maurice Evans
Devin Maurice Evans

Slave Spiritual Singer 2

Jay Huguley
Jay Huguley

Sheriff

Devyn A. Tyler
Devyn A. Tyler

Margaret Northup (adult)

Willo Jean-Baptiste
Willo Jean-Baptiste

Margaret's Husband

Jason Ament
Jason Ament

Cooke (uncredited)

Jon Arthur
Jon Arthur

Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)

Sean Paul Braud
Sean Paul Braud

Lynchman (uncredited)

Blake Burt
Blake Burt

Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

Edward J. Clare
Edward J. Clare

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Haylie Creppel
Haylie Creppel

Child in the Park (uncredited)

John C. Klein
John C. Klein

Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)

Ritchie Montgomery
Ritchie Montgomery

Roadman (uncredited)

Shawn Parsons
Shawn Parsons

Road Man (uncredited)

Wayne Pére
Wayne Pére

Winslow (uncredited)

Terrell Ransom Jr.
Terrell Ransom Jr.

Slave Boy (uncredited)

Andre Robinson
Andre Robinson

Slave Boy (uncredited)

Corrina Roshea Bobb
Corrina Roshea Bobb

Slave Buyer (uncredited)

lines
Crew Members
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen

Director

John Ridley
John Ridley

Screenplay

Dede Gardner
Dede Gardner

Producer

Jeremy Kleiner
Jeremy Kleiner

Producer

Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer

Original Music Composer

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt

Producer

Sean Bobbitt
Sean Bobbitt

Director of Photography

Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup

Novel

Anthony Katagas
Anthony Katagas

Producer

Arnon Milchan
Arnon Milchan

Producer

Bill Pohlad
Bill Pohlad

Producer

Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen

Producer

Joe Walker
Joe Walker

Editor

Francine Maisler
Francine Maisler

Casting

Adam Stockhausen
Adam Stockhausen

Production Design

Leslie Shatz
Leslie Shatz

Sound Designer

Tim LeDoux
Tim LeDoux

Visual Effects Supervisor

Lex D. Geddings
Lex D. Geddings

Stunt Coordinator

François Duhamel
François Duhamel

Still Photographer

Sean Bobbitt
Sean Bobbitt

Camera Operator

Bianca Stigter
Bianca Stigter

Producer

John Ridley
John Ridley

Executive Producer

Tessa Ross
Tessa Ross

Executive Producer

Doug Torres
Doug Torres

Assistant Director

Adruitha Lee
Adruitha Lee

Hair Department Head

Nicholas Britell
Nicholas Britell

Songs

Media
Backdrops
Posters
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