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Amazing Grace (2006)

Poster for Amazing Grace

Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.

The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Apted
  • Profile picture of Ioan Gruffudd
    William Wilberforce Ioan Gruffudd
  • Profile picture of Romola Garai
    Barbara Spooner Romola Garai
  • Profile picture of Benedict Cumberbatch
    William Pitt Benedict Cumberbatch
  • Profile picture of Albert Finney
    John Newton Albert Finney
  • Profile picture of Michael Gambon
    Lord Charles Fox Michael Gambon
  • Profile picture of Rufus Sewell
    Thomas Clarkson Rufus Sewell
  • Profile picture of Youssou N'Dour
    Olaudah Equiano Youssou N'Dour
  • Profile picture of Ciarán Hinds
    Lord Tarleton Ciarán Hinds

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Keywords

  • slavery
  • based on true story
  • hymn
  • british history
  • 18th century
  • slave trade
  • amazing grace hymn
  • sea voyage
  • 19th century
  • father son relationship
  • 1790s