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Amazing Grace |
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Genres:DramaBiography History |
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Plot:
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.Cast:
Ioan Gruffudd
William Wilberforce |
Romola Garai
Barbara Spooner |
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Pitt |
Albert Finney
John Newton |
Michael Gambon
Lord Charles Fox |
Rufus Sewell
Thomas Clarkson |
Youssou N'Dour
Olaudah Equiano |
Ciarán Hinds
Lord Tarleton |
Toby Jones
Duke of Clarence |
Nicholas Farrell
Henry Thornton |
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Marianne Thornton |
Jeremy Swift
Richard the Butler |
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Stephen Campbell Moore
James Stephen |
Bill Paterson
Lord Dundas |
Nicholas Day
Sir William Dolben |
Georgie Glen
Hannah More |
Nicholas Woodeson
Harrison |
Tom Fisher
John Ramsay |
Richard Ridings
Speaker of the House |
David Hunt
Lord Camden |
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David Toole
Beggar |
Alex Blake
Heckler |
Angie Wallis
Marjorie |
Harry Audley
Edward Hope - Quaker |
Chris Barnes
Michael Shaw - Quaker |
Tom Knight
Physician |
Andrew Neil
MP 2 |
Estelle Morgan
Maid |
Philip Dunbar
Camber |
Adam Woodroffe
Parliamentary Clerk |
Joseph Traynor
Newton's Secretary |
Simon Delaney
Young Parliamentary Officer |
Neville Phillips
Old Parliamentary Official |
Eki Maria
Young African Woman |
Daniel Naprous
Delivery Coach Driver |
Andrew Whipp
MP 1 |
Peter White
Delivery Assistant |
Richard Bailey
Clerk (uncredited) |
Martin Nigel Davey
The Boat Servant (uncredited) |
Jazz Dhiman
Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
Derek Hagen
Parliament Messenger (uncredited) |
Peter Halpin
Clerk (uncredited) |
Alwyn Scott
Parliamentary Clerk (uncredited) |
Aaron Sweeney
Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
Nick Thomas-Webster
Member of Parliament (uncredited) |
Tom Toolan
MP (uncredited) |
