1998
Academy Awards
0Wins
4Noms
Nom1998
Actor in a Supporting Role
Anthony Hopkins
Nom1998
Cinematography
Janusz Kaminski
Nom1998
Costume Design
Ruth E. Carter
Nom1998
Music (Original Dramatic Score)
John Williams
Amistad
19972h 35mEnglish
Accolades
4Oscar
Nominations4Golden Globe
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Synopsis
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
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Details
Genres
DramaHistoryMystery
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Awards & Recognition
Award Recognition
8
Nominations
4 Oscar · 4 Golden Globe
Nominated
- Actor in a Supporting Role · Anthony Hopkins
- Best Director - Motion Picture · Steven Spielberg
- Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama · Djimon Hounsou
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture · Anthony Hopkins
- Cinematography · Janusz Kaminski
- Costume Design · Ruth E. Carter
- Music (Original Dramatic Score) · John Williams
Full award breakdown
1998
Golden Globes
0Wins
4Noms
Nom1998
Best Director - Motion Picture
Steven Spielberg
Nom1998
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Amistad
Nom1998
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Djimon Hounsou
Nom1998
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Anthony Hopkins
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