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.
Main Cast of 12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Michael Fassbender
Lupita Nyong'o
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Benedict Cumberbatch
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Paul Dano
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Sarah Paulson
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Adepero Oduye
Scoot McNairy
Paul Giamatti
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Secondary Cast of 12 Years a Slave
Mister Mackey Jr.
Isaiah Jackson
Carroll Burt
JJ Coker
Haylie Creppel
Justin Edward Davis
Jim Johnson
Mark Joyce
Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis
Kevonte Mcdonald
Jason Owen
Haley Powell
Erin Rementer
Jarett Shorts
Chaz Smith
Tyler Soerries
Tre Tureaud
Justin Christopher Vaughn
Bob Walker
Caroline Grace Williamson
Timothy Wyant
Crew of 12 Years a Slave
Full backstage crew list →- Released on October 18, 2013