Freedom Road
1979, English. Directed by Ján Kadár.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ján KadárDirector
- Muhammad AliGideon Jackson
- Kris KristoffersonAbner Lait
- Ron O'NealFrancis Cardoza
- Edward HerrmannStephen Holmes
- John McLiamPresident Ulysses S. Grant
- Ossie DavisNarrator
- Barbara O. JonesRachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
- Sonny Jim GainesBrother Peter
- Joel FluellenJames Allenby
- Jean FosterEllen Allenby
- Grace ZabriskieRuth Lait
- Bill MackeyTrooper
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Zelag Goodman
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What Freedom Road is based on
Freedom Road is based on Freedom Road (1944) by Howard Fast.
1944
Freedom Road
By Howard Fast
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How long is Freedom Road?
Freedom Road runs 186 minutes (3h 6m).
Does Freedom Road have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Freedom Road on?
Freedom Road is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Freedom Road?
If you liked Freedom Road, try F.I.S.T., Cardboard Boxer, Hardball.
Who directed Freedom Road?
Freedom Road (1979) was directed by Ján Kadár and stars Muhammad Ali, Kris Kristofferson, Ron O'Neal.
What is Freedom Road based on?
Freedom Road is based on Freedom Road (1944) by Howard Fast.