Slaves
“The tamings...The desires...The furies...of the Old South!”
Synopsis
A Kentucky slave (Davis) fights for his freedom from a cruel overseer whose mistress eventually joins him and the other slaves in their revolt.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert J. Biberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert J. Biberman, John O. Killens, Alida Sherman, Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Original Score
- Bobby Scott
- Original Title
- Slaves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Theatre Guild, Walter Reade Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert J. Biberman
Herbert J. Biberman, John O. Killens, Alida Sherman, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Bobby Scott
Joseph C. Brun
Sidney Meyers
Philip Langner
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
Herbert J. Biberman
Director
Herbert J. Biberman
Writer
John O. Killens
Writer
Bobby Scott
Original Music Composer
Sidney Meyers
Editor
Philip Langner
Producer
Alida Sherman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slaves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slaves about?
A Kentucky slave (Davis) fights for his freedom from a cruel overseer whose mistress eventually joins him and the other slaves in their revolt.
Who directed Slaves?
Slaves was directed by Herbert J. Biberman.
Who stars in Slaves?
The principal cast of Slaves includes Dionne Warwick, Ossie Davis, Stephen Boyd, Julius Harris, David Huddleston.
When was Slaves released and how long is it?
Slaves was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Slaves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slaves was composed by Bobby Scott.
Is Slaves based on a book or true story?
Slaves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harriet Beecher Stowe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slaves?
Slaves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).