Freedom Road
Synopsis
Ex-slave and former Union soldier Gideon Jackson represents other ex-slaves at the constitutional convention, and is soon elected to the U.S. Senate despite opposition from white landowners, law enforcement and the KKK. He unites with sharecropper Abner Lait, who helps Jackson unite ex-slaves and white tenant farmers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Muhammad Ali in Freedom Road (1978)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-06-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Muhammad Ali
Gideon Jackson
Kris Kristofferson
Abner Lait
Ron O'Neal
Francis Cardoza
Edward Herrmann
Stephen Holmes
John McLiam
President Ulysses S. Grant
Ossie Davis
Narrator
Barbara O. Jones
Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Sonny Jim Gaines
Brother Peter
Joel Fluellen
James Allenby
Jean Foster
Ellen Allenby
Grace Zabriskie
Ruth Lait
Bill Mackey
Trooper
Earl D.A. Smith
Hannibal
Alfre Woodard
Katie
Fred Covington
Sheriff Bentley
Sonny Shroyer
Jason Hugar
Ernest Dixon
Marion Jefferson
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Louise Jefferson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ján Kadár
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Fast, David Zelag Goodman
- Original Score
- Terry James, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
- Original Title
- Freedom Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- Braun Entertainment Group, Worldvision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ján Kadár
Howard Fast, David Zelag Goodman
Terry James, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Charles Correll
George Folsey Jr., Anne Goursaud
Zev Braun, Leland Nolan, Chet Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Ján Kadár
Director
David Zelag Goodman
Writer
Leland Nolan
Producer
Chet Walker
Producer
Terry James
Original Music Composer
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Original Music Composer
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freedom Road.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Freedom Road.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
MovieLens[40K:50K]
IMDb Archive
VHS List
More Like Freedom Road
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freedom Road about?
Ex-slave and former Union soldier Gideon Jackson represents other ex-slaves at the constitutional convention, and is soon elected to the U.S. Senate despite opposition from white landowners, law enforcement and the KKK. He unites with sharecropper Abner Lait, who helps Jackson unite ex-slaves and white tenant farmers.
Who directed Freedom Road?
Freedom Road was directed by Ján Kadár.
Who stars in Freedom Road?
The principal cast of Freedom Road includes Muhammad Ali, Kris Kristofferson, Ron O'Neal, Edward Herrmann, John McLiam.
When was Freedom Road released and how long is it?
Freedom Road was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Freedom Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom Road was composed by Terry James, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.
Is Freedom Road based on a book or true story?
Freedom Road is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Fast".