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Amazing Grace (2006)
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Ratings: 7.4/10 from 11,670 users
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65/100
Reviews: 138 user | 90 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com
The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. Director:Michael AptedWriter:Steven Knight |
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| Ioan Gruffudd | ... | ||
| Romola Garai | ... | ||
| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | ||
| Albert Finney | ... | ||
| Michael Gambon | ... | ||
| Rufus Sewell | ... | ||
| Youssou N'Dour | ... | ||
| Ciarán Hinds | ... | ||
| Toby Jones | ... | ||
| Nicholas Farrell | ... | ||
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Sylvestra Le Touzel | ... | |
| Jeremy Swift | ... |
Richard the Butler
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| Stephen Campbell Moore | ... | ||
| Bill Paterson | ... |
Lord Dundas
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| Nicholas Day | ... |
Sir William Dolben
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Storyline
In 1797, William Wilberforce, the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause. However, meeting the charming Barbara Spooner, Wilberforce finds a soulmate to share the story of his struggle. With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton, a slave ship captain turned repentant priest who penned the great hymn, "Amazing Grace," Prime William Pitt, and Olaudah Equiano, the erudite former slave turned author, Wilberforce fruitlessly fights both public indifference and moneyed opposition determined to keep their exploitation safe. Nevertheless, Wilberforce finds the inspiration in newfound love to rejuvenate the fight with new ideas that would lead to a great victory for social justice. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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One voice changed the lives of millions See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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A szabadság himnusza See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$4,054,542 (USA) (25 February 2007) (791 Screens)Gross:
$27,213,386 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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from Album for the Young, Op.39, No.1.
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A special screening of the film was shown in Buncrana, Co. Donegal in Ireland. This was in celebration of John Newton's link with the county, when in 1748 his slave ship, the Greyhound, came ashore after surviving a terrible storm. This event began the spiritual journey for Newton, which culminated in his authorship of the song, Amazing Grace. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: When Tarleton looks up to the gallery of the Commons, sees Thomas Clarkson and realises that the abolitionists have set a trap, he shouts: "The Jacobites are in!" 'Jacobites' were supporters of the Stuart claim of the throne; their cause died at the Battle of Culloden (1746). The term Tarleton should be using is 'Jacobin': the French party of radical republicans. 'Jacobin' was widely used in England as synonymous with 'bloody terrorist'. See more »Quotes
William Wilberforce: I want you to remember that smell... remember the Madagascar... remember, God made men equal.See more »
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"Morning Prayer"from Album for the Young, Op.39, No.1.
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