12 Years a Slave
2013/10/18 (US) | Drama, History
The extraordinary story of Solomon Northup
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.
Steve McQueen
Director
John Ridley
Screenplay
Lead 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
Budget
$ 20,000,000
Revenue
$ 187,000,000
Status
Released
Production Company
- New Regency Pictures
- Plan B Entertainment
- River Road Entertainment
- Regency Enterprises
Crews
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Joe Walker
Editor
Sean Bobbitt
Director of Photography
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Solomon Northup
Novel
Anthony Katagas
Producer
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design