12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave (2013)

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup

  • Genre: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2013-10-18
  • User Rating: 7.944/10 from 10959 ratings
  • Runtime: 2h 14min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: New Regency Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
  • Director: Steve McQueen
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Summary

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.

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  • Chiwetel Ejiofor

    as Solomon Northup

  • Michael Fassbender

    as Edwin Epps

  • Lupita Nyong'o

    as Patsey

  • Benedict Cumberbatch

    as William Ford

  • Paul Dano

    as John Tibeats

  • Sarah Paulson

    as Mary Epps

  • Adepero Oduye

    as Eliza

  • Scoot McNairy

    as Brown

  • Paul Giamatti

    as Theophilus Freeman

  • Brad Pitt

    as Samuel Bass

  • Michael Kenneth Williams

    as Robert

  • Alfre Woodard

    as Mistress Shaw

  • Chris Chalk

    as Clemens

  • Taran Killam

    as Hamilton

  • Bill Camp

    as Radburn

  • Kelsey Scott

    as Anne Northup

  • Bryan Batt

    as Judge Turner

  • Quvenzhané Wallis

    as Margaret Northup

  • Garret Dillahunt

    as Armsby

  • Dwight Henry

    as Uncle Abram

  • Dickie Gravois

    as Overseer

  • Ashley Dyke

    as Anna

  • Cameron Zeigler

    as Alonzo Northup

  • Tony Bentley

    as Mr. Moon

  • Christopher Berry

    as Burch

  • Mister Mackey Jr.

    as Randall

  • Craig Tate

    as John

  • Storm Reid

    as Emily

  • Tom Proctor

    as Biddee

  • Marc Macaulay

    as Captain

  • Vivian Fleming-Alvarez

    as Mulatto Woman

  • Douglas M. Griffin

    as Sailor

  • John McConnell

    as Jonus Ray

  • Marcus Lyle Brown

    as Jasper

  • Richard Holden

    as Fitzgerald

  • Rob Steinberg

    as Parker

  • Anwan Glover

    as Cape

  • James C. Victor

    as Buyer

  • Liza J. Bennett

    as Mistress Ford

  • Nicole Collins

    as Rachel

  • J.D. Evermore

    as Chapin

  • Andy Dylan

    as Treach

  • Deneen Tyler

    as Phebe

  • Mustafa Harris

    as Sam

  • Gregory Bright

    as Edward

  • Austin Purnell

    as Bob

  • Thomas Francis Murphy

    as Patroller

  • Andre De'Sean Shanks

    as Victim 1

  • Kelvin Harrison Jr.

    as Victim 2

  • Scott M. Jefferson

    as Master Shaw

  • Isaiah Jackson

    as Zachary

  • Topsy Chapman

    as Slave Spiritual Singer 1

  • Devin Maurice Evans

    as Slave Spiritual Singer 2

  • Jay Huguley

    as Sheriff

  • Devyn A. Tyler

    as Margaret Northup (adult)

  • Willo Jean-Baptiste

    as Margaret's Husband

  • Jason Ament

    as Cooke (uncredited)

  • Jon Arthur

    as Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)

  • Sean Paul Braud

    as Lynchman (uncredited)

  • Blake Burt

    as Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

  • Carroll Burt

    as Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

  • Edward J. Clare

    as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

  • JJ Coker

    as Mr. Bartholomew (uncredited)

  • Haylie Creppel

    as Child in the Park (uncredited)

  • Justin Edward Davis

    as Saratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)

  • Jim Johnson

    as Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

  • Mark Joyce

    as Street Merchant (uncredited)

  • John C. Klein

    as Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)

  • Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis

    as Slave Guard (uncredited)

  • Kevonte Mcdonald

    as Slave (uncredited)

  • Ritchie Montgomery

    as Roadman (uncredited)

  • Jason Owen

    as Safty (uncredited)

  • Shawn Parsons

    as Road Man (uncredited)

  • Haley Powell

    as Slave Girl (uncredited)

  • Wayne Pére

    as Winslow (uncredited)

  • Terrell Ransom Jr.

    as Slave Boy (uncredited)

  • Erin Rementer

    as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

  • Andre Robinson

    as Slave Boy (uncredited)

  • Corrina Roshea Bobb

    as Slave Buyer (uncredited)

  • Jarett Shorts

    as Hornboy (uncredited)

  • Chaz Smith

    as Cigar Smoker (uncredited)

  • Tyler Soerries

    as Boy Playing in Park (uncredited)

  • Tre Tureaud

    as Saratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)

  • Justin Christopher Vaughn

    as Ezra (uncredited)

  • Bob Walker

    as Abolitionist Landowner (uncredited)

  • Caroline Grace Williamson

    as Ford Daughter (uncredited)

  • Timothy Wyant

    as Ford Lumber Buyer (uncredited)
Directing Steve McQueen Director
Production Bill Pohlad Producer
Writing John Ridley Screenplay
Production Jeremy Kleiner Producer
Costume & Make-Up Patricia Norris Costume Design
Production Francine Maisler Casting
Production Anthony Katagas Producer
Production Arnon Milchan Producer
Production Dede Gardner Producer
Art David Stein Art Direction
Production Brad Pitt Producer
Art Adam Stockhausen Production Design
Production Steve McQueen Producer
Camera Sean Bobbitt Director of Photography
Sound Hans Zimmer Original Music Composer
Writing Solomon Northup Novel
Editing Joe Walker Editor
Costume & Make-Up Ma Kalaadevi Ananda Makeup Department Head
Costume & Make-Up Andree Fortier Costume Supervisor
Art Alice Baker Set Decoration
Art Carl Sprague Set Designer
Lighting Mike McLaughlin Gaffer
Crew Jude Erny Scenic Artist
Visual Effects Tim LeDoux Visual Effects Supervisor
Camera Larry McConkey Steadicam Operator
Art Michael A. Johnson Leadman
Camera François Duhamel Still Photographer
Production Meagan Lewis Casting
Art Carl Counts Art Department Coordinator
Crew Taylor Weeks Scenic Artist
Sound Leslie Shatz Sound Designer
Sound Ellen Heuer Foley
Crew Poland Perkins Transportation Coordinator
Directing Eva Z. Cabrera Script Supervisor
Editing Henry Auerbach Dialogue Editor
Costume & Make-Up Dena Matranga Set Costumer
Art David Rotondo Construction Coordinator
Sound Catherine Wilson Music Editor
Sound Katrina Schiller Music Editor
Art Matthew Gatlin Set Designer
Art Walter Schneider Set Designer
Sound Ryan Collins Supervising Sound Editor
Camera Andy Shuttleworth Steadicam Operator
Production M. Gerard Sellers Location Manager
Sound Robert Jackson Supervising Sound Editor
Visual Effects Jason Sanford Visual Effects Producer
Crew Lex D. Geddings Stunt Coordinator
Crew Michael Buster Dialect Coach
Sound Bryan Arenas Dolby Consultant
Visual Effects Dottie Starling Visual Effects Supervisor
Crew David Nash Special Effects Coordinator
Visual Effects Lauren Ritchie Visual Effects Producer
Camera Jaap Buitendijk Still Photographer
Art Jim Wallis Set Designer
Camera Sean Bobbitt Camera Operator
Costume & Make-Up Yolanda Mercadel Hairstylist
Costume & Make-Up Nikki I Brown Makeup Artist
Crew Eric Bergman Post Production Supervisor
Crew Monica Rene'e Anderson Stand In
Production Tessa Ross Executive Producer
Crew Steven Ritzi Stunt Coordinator
Editing Dave Pultz Color Timer
Lighting Bob Bates Gaffer
Lighting Chris Flowers Electrician
Production John Ridley Executive Producer
Production Alissa M. Kantrow Production Supervisor
Crew Spooky Stevens Unit Publicist
Directing Doug Torres Assistant Director
Visual Effects Elbert Irving IV Visual Effects Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up Adruitha Lee Hair Department Head
Sound Robert Jackson Boom Operator
Art Michael S. Martin Property Master
Lighting Byron Marigny Electrician
Costume & Make-Up Betty Hamnac Hairstylist
Lighting Erskin Mitchell Best Boy Electric
Costume & Make-Up Jean Ann Black Makeup & Hair
Costume & Make-Up Jade Brandt Tailor
Costume & Make-Up Scott T. Coppock Ager/Dyer
Crew Mike 'Chewie' Pappas Generator Operator
Costume & Make-Up Aaron P. Mastin Key Costumer
Costume & Make-Up Nana Fischer Makeup & Hair
Costume & Make-Up Denise Pugh-Ruiz Makeup Artist
Camera Nick Leon Key Grip
Lighting Eric DePoorter Rigging Grip
Costume & Make-Up Brian Waltsak Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Megan Richardson Costumer
Camera Lee McLemore Best Boy Grip
Camera Joe Cassano Dolly Grip
Costume & Make-Up Patrick Wiley Assistant Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up Shonta T. McCray Costumer
Costume & Make-Up Amy Wood Key Hair Stylist
Costume & Make-Up Brandon P. Watson Tailor
Lighting Scott Morrison Electrician
Costume & Make-Up Julie Ebel Costumer
Lighting Franklin Jones II Key Rigging Grip
Lighting Vic Keatley Rigging Gaffer
Costume & Make-Up Nick London Key Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Dena Matranga Key Set Costumer
Production Bianca Stigter Producer

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