Movie

Freedom Road

★ 5.2(8)19793h 6m

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Good to know

Director: Ján Kadár
Release date: 1979-10-29
Runtime: 3h 6m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Braun Entertainment Group

About Freedom Road

Freedom Road is a 1979 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ján Kadár, starring Muhammad Ali, Kris Kristofferson and Ron O'Neal. It has a runtime of 3 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Freedom Road in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ex-slave and former Union soldier Gideon Jackson represents other ex-slaves at the constitutional convention, and is soon elected to the U.S. Senate despite opposition from white landowners, law enforcement and the KKK. He unites with sharecropper Abner Lait, who helps Jackson unite ex-slaves and white tenant farmers.

Cast

Muhammad Ali

Gideon Jackson

Kris Kristofferson

Abner Lait

Ron O'Neal

Francis Cardoza

Edward Herrmann

Stephen Holmes

John McLiam

President Ulysses S. Grant

Ossie Davis

Narrator

Barbara O. Jones

Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)

Sonny Jim Gaines

Brother Peter

Joel Fluellen

James Allenby

Jean Foster

Ellen Allenby

Grace Zabriskie

Ruth Lait

Bill Mackey

Trooper

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Freedom Road in Mexico?+

Freedom Road is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Freedom Road on Netflix?+

Freedom Road is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Freedom Road?+

Freedom Road has a runtime of 3 hours 6 minutes (186 minutes).

Who stars in Freedom Road?+

Freedom Road stars Muhammad Ali, Kris Kristofferson, Ron O'Neal, Edward Herrmann and John McLiam.

When did Freedom Road come out?+

Freedom Road is a 1979 movie directed by Ján Kadár.

What genre is Freedom Road?+

Freedom Road is Drama film.

Who directed Freedom Road?+

Freedom Road was directed by Ján Kadár.