Solomon Northrup's Odyssey
Brief Synopsis
Based on his own writings, the drama follows the life of Solomon Northrup, who was kidnapped into slavery in the mid-19th century and spent twelve years as a slave on Louisiana plantations.
Cast & Crew
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Gordon Parks
Director
Avery Brooks
Solomon Northrup
John Saxon
Mason Adams
Yanna Kroyt Brandt
Producer
John N Carter
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
American Playhouse (12/10/84)
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1984
Production Company
Past America Productions
Distribution Company
Past America Productions; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Based on his own writings, the drama follows the life of Solomon Northrup, who was kidnapped into slavery in the mid-19th century and spent twelve years as a slave on Louisiana plantations.
Director
Gordon Parks
Director
Crew
Yanna Kroyt Brandt
Producer
John N Carter
Editor
Karl Egisti
Production Designer
Shep Morgan
Executive Producer
Hiro Narita
Director Of Photography
Solomon Northrup
From Autobiography ("Twelve Years A Slave")
Gordon Parks
Music
Lou Potter
Writer
Dorothy Weaver
Costume Designer
Samm-art Williams
Writer
Film Details
Also Known As
American Playhouse (12/10/84)
Genre
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1984
Production Company
Past America Productions
Distribution Company
Past America Productions; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
