Storyline
This is based on a true story. Solomon Northrop is a black man in the mid 19th century before slavery was abolished. He's a born free man who works as a carpenter and is also a part time musician. One day he is approached by some men who want him to play for them. However, that is not their intention; they have kidnapped him and sold him into slavery. Now he has to endure the hardships that he has been spared because of his status as a free man. And his family who don't know what happened to him is searching for him but where do they go? And Solomon also wishes to let them know where he is so that they could get him but unfortunately no one believes his story or is willing to help him.
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Cast & Crew
Avery Brooks
Solomon Northup
Rhetta Greene
Jenny
Mason Adams
Ford
Emory Beasley
Alonzo
Kent Broadhurst
Bass
Lee Bryant
Mrs. Epps
Charles Darden
Robert
Tony Dreyspool
Senator Soule
Anthony Edenfield
Ned
Art Evans
Walton
J. Don Ferguson
Freeman
Ralph Flanders
Captain
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Northup's Odyssey was released on September 21, 1991.
The runtime of Solomon Northup's Odyssey is 1h 57m.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey is a TV Movie, Drama movie.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey was directed by Gordon Parks.
The main cast of Solomon Northup's Odyssey includes Avery Brooks, Rhetta Greene, Mason Adams.
Solomon Northup's Odyssey is originally in English.