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12 Years a Slave (2013) - film poster, directed by Steve McQueen

12 Years a Slave

2013
2h 14min United Kingdom Feature
Directed by
Steve McQueen
Drama
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Synopsis

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.

Key facts

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Adepero Oduye, Scoot McNairy
Original language English
First release October 18, 2013 (Canada)
Production companies Film4 Productions, Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Summit Entertainment
Based on Twelve Years a Slave
Awards Academy Award for Best Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Film, Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Film, Satellite Award for Best Film, AACTA International Award for Best Actor
Setting Louisiana, New York City
Filming locations New Orleans

Crew

Screenplay John Ridley
Producer Anthony Katagas, Arnon Milchan, Bianca Stigter, Bill Pohlad, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen
Cinematography Sean Bobbitt
Editing Joe Walker
Music Hans Zimmer

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Festival History

Titles
Original title 12 Years a Slave English
Alternate title Twelve Years a Slave
Soundtracks
CD 12 Years A Slave (Music From And Inspired By) (2013) 1 release, 2013: Columbia
CD 12 Years A Slave (Original Score) - Hans Zimmer (2013) 1 release, 2013: Regency
Releases & classifications
Theatrical Canada October 18, 2013
Theatrical United States October 18, 2013
Theatrical United States November 8, 2013
Theatrical Armenia December 12, 2013
Theatrical Spain December 12, 2013
Theatrical Greece December 12, 2013
Theatrical Russia December 12, 2013
Theatrical Ukraine December 12, 2013
Theatrical Singapore December 19, 2013
Theatrical Sweden December 20, 2013
Theatrical Hungary January 1, 2014
Theatrical Portugal January 2, 2014
Theatrical Romania January 3, 2014
Theatrical KW January 9, 2014
Theatrical Lebanon January 9, 2014
Theatrical United Kingdom January 10, 2014
Theatrical Ireland January 10, 2014
Theatrical Germany January 16, 2014
Theatrical Israel January 16, 2014
Theatrical Belgium January 22, 2014
Theatrical Switzerland January 22, 2014
Theatrical France January 22, 2014
Theatrical Switzerland January 23, 2014
Theatrical Czech Republic January 23, 2014
Theatrical Italy January 23, 2014
Theatrical Slovakia January 23, 2014
Theatrical Estonia January 24, 2014
Theatrical Finland January 24, 2014
Theatrical Iceland January 24, 2014
Theatrical Latvia January 24, 2014
Theatrical Turkey January 24, 2014
Theatrical Australia January 30, 2014
Theatrical Macedonia January 30, 2014
Theatrical Uruguay January 30, 2014
Theatrical Norway January 31, 2014
Theatrical Poland January 31, 2014
Theatrical Argentina February 6, 2014
Theatrical Chile February 6, 2014
Theatrical New Zealand February 6, 2014
Theatrical Colombia February 7, 2014
Theatrical Lithuania February 7, 2014
Theatrical Pakistan February 7, 2014
Theatrical Paraguay February 7, 2014
Theatrical Malta February 10, 2014
Theatrical Peru February 13, 2014
Theatrical Venezuela February 14, 2014
Theatrical Denmark February 20, 2014
Theatrical Netherlands February 20, 2014
Theatrical Brazil February 21, 2014
Theatrical India February 21, 2014
Theatrical Mexico February 21, 2014
Theatrical Indonesia February 22, 2014
Theatrical Indonesia February 26, 2014
Theatrical Switzerland February 27, 2014
Theatrical Hong Kong February 27, 2014
Theatrical South Korea February 27, 2014
Theatrical Philippines March 5, 2014
Theatrical Serbia March 6, 2014
Theatrical Japan March 7, 2014
Theatrical Taiwan March 14, 2014
Theatrical Thailand April 21, 2014
Theatrical Vietnam May 23, 2014
Television Netherlands May 25, 2016
Classification Germany 12
Classification United Kingdom 15
Classification United States R
Versions & editions
Original version (English)
Home video United States March 4, 2014
Home video Greece March 20, 2014
Home video Netherlands May 28, 2014
Full credits
Director Steve McQueen
Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor (Solomon Northup), Michael Fassbender (Edwin Epps), Lupita Nyong'o (Patsey), Benedict Cumberbatch (William Ford), Paul Dano (John Tibeats), Sarah Paulson (Mary Epps), Adepero Oduye (Eliza), Scoot McNairy (Brown), Paul Giamatti (Theophilus Freeman), Brad Pitt (Samuel Bass), Michael Kenneth Williams (Robert), Alfre Woodard (Mistress Shaw), Chris Chalk (Clemens), Taran Killam (Hamilton), Bill Camp (Radburn), Kelsey Scott (Anne Northup), Bryan Batt (Judge Turner), Quvenzhané Wallis (Margaret Northup), Garret Dillahunt (Armsby), Dwight Henry (Uncle Abram), Dickie Gravois (Overseer), Ashley Dyke (Anna), Cameron Zeigler (Alonzo Northup), Tony Bentley (Mr. Moon), Christopher Berry (Burch), Mister Mackey Jr. (Randall), Craig Tate (John), Storm Reid (Emily), Tom Proctor (Biddee), Marc Macaulay (Captain), Vivian Fleming-Alvarez (Mulatto Woman), Douglas M. Griffin (Sailor), John McConnell (Jonus Ray), Marcus Lyle Brown (Jasper), Richard Holden (Fitzgerald), Rob Steinberg (Parker), Anwan Glover (Cape), James C. Victor (Buyer), Liza J. Bennett (Mistress Ford), Nicole Collins (Rachel), J.D. Evermore (Chapin), Andy Dylan (Treach), Deneen Tyler (Phebe), Mustafa Harris (Sam), Gregory Bright (Edward), Austin Purnell (Bob), Thomas Francis Murphy (Patroller), Andre De'Sean Shanks (Victim 1), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Victim 2), Scott M. Jefferson (Master Shaw), Isaiah Jackson (Zachary), Topsy Chapman (Slave Spiritual Singer 1), Devin Maurice Evans (Slave Spiritual Singer 2), Jay Huguley (Sheriff), Devyn A. Tyler (Margaret Northup (adult)), Willo Jean-Baptiste (Margaret's Husband), Jason Ament (Cooke (uncredited)), Jon Arthur (Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)), Sean Paul Braud (Lynchman (uncredited)), Blake Burt (Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)), Carroll Burt (Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)), Edward J. Clare (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), JJ Coker (Mr. Bartholomew (uncredited)), Haylie Creppel (Child in the Park (uncredited)), Justin Edward Davis (Saratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)), Jim Johnson (Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)), John C. Klein (Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)), Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis (Slave Guard (uncredited)), Kevonte Mcdonald (Slave (uncredited)), Ritchie Montgomery (Roadman (uncredited)), Jason Owen (Safty (uncredited)), Shawn Parsons (Road Man (uncredited)), Wayne Péré (Winslow (uncredited)), Terrell Ransom Jr. (Slave Boy (uncredited)), Erin Rementer (Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)), Andre Robinson (Slave Boy (uncredited)), Corrina Roshea Bobb (Slave Buyer (uncredited)), Jarett Shorts (Hornboy (uncredited)), Tyler Soerries (Boy Playing in Park (uncredited)), Tre Tureaud (Saratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)), Justin Christopher Vaughn (Ezra (uncredited)), Bob Walker (Abolitionist Landowner (uncredited)), Caroline Grace Williamson (Ford Daughter (uncredited)), Timothy Wyant (Ford Lumber Buyer (uncredited))
Screenplay John Ridley
Producer Anthony Katagas, Arnon Milchan, Bianca Stigter, Bill Pohlad, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen
Executive producer John Ridley, Tessa Ross
Cinematography Sean Bobbitt
Editing Joe Walker
Music Hans Zimmer
Production design Adam Stockhausen
Visual effects Dottie Starling, Tim LeDoux
Sound Leslie Shatz
Costumes Patricia Norris
Identifiers & sources
Wikidata Q3023357
IMDb tt2024544
TMDB 76203
CQ 102848

Additional data: TMDB.

Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)

Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)

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