Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1984)
Drama
History
TV Movie
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.
Cast
Solomon Northup
Jenny
Freeman
Captain
Elizabeth
Sheriff
Kelsey
Eliza
Luke
Harry
Chapin
Sherrill
Ford
Birch
Anne Northup
Sailor
Tibeats
Epps
Manning
Noah
Henry Northup
Shad
Alonzo (uncredited)
Alonzo
Plantation Owner (uncredited)
Boy (uncredited)
Bass
Mrs. Epps
Robert
Senator Soule
Walton
Crew
Director
Book
Teleplay
Teleplay
Associate Producer
Producer
Executive Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
Casting
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Production Manager
Property Master
Choreographer