Amistad Cast
The cast of Amistad.
Morgan Freeman
as Theodore Joadson

Morgan Freeman portrays Theodore Joadson, an abolitionist leader who plays a crucial role in supporting the legal defense of the African captives.

Nigel Hawthorne
as Martin Van Buren

Nigel Hawthorne takes on the role of Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States, who becomes entangled in the political ramifications of the Amistad case.

Anthony Hopkins
as John Quincy Adams

Anthony Hopkins stars as John Quincy Adams, the former President and prominent lawyer who agrees to represent the Africans before the Supreme Court.

Djimon Hounsou
as Cinque

Djimon Hounsou embodies the character of Cinque, the leader of the African captives who spearheads the uprising on the Amistad and becomes a central figure in the legal proceedings.

Matthew McConaughey
as Roger Sherman Baldwin

Matthew McConaughey plays the role of Roger Sherman Baldwin, a young lawyer enlisted to defend the African captives and who ultimately becomes deeply involved in their cause.

David Paymer
as Secretary John Forsyth

David Paymer portrays Secretary John Forsyth, a member of President Van Buren's cabinet who influences the government's approach to the Amistad case.

Pete Postlethwaite
as Holabird

Pete Postlethwaite takes on the character of Holabird, a zealous prosecutor determined to see the African captives convicted in court.

Stellan Skarsgård
as Tappan

Stellan Skarsgård portrays Tappan, one of the abolitionists who supports the legal defense of the African captives and fights against slavery.

Razaaq Adoti
as Yamba

Razaaq Adoti embodies the character of Yamba, one of the African captives onboard the Amistad who becomes integral to the unfolding legal battle.

Abu Bakaar Fofanah
as Fala

Abu Bakaar Fofanah takes on the role of Fala, another African captive involved in the uprising on the Amistad and subsequent legal troubles.

Anna Paquin
as Queen Isabella

Anna Paquin portrays Queen Isabella, a young woman who provides crucial testimony during the trial regarding her encounters with the African captives.

Tomas Milian
as Calderon

Tomas Milian embodies the character of Calderon, a Spanish officer involved in the initial capture and transportation of the African captives onboard the Amistad.

Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Ensign Covey
Derrick N. Ashong
as Buakei
Geno Silva
as Ruiz
John Ortiz
as Montes
Ralph Brown
as Lieutenant Gedney
Darren E. Burrows
as Lieutenant Meade
Allan Rich
as Judge Juttson
Paul Guilfoyle
as Attorney
Peter Firth
as Captain Fitzgerald
Xander Berkeley
as Hammond
Jeremy Northam
as Judge Coglin
Arliss Howard
as John C. Calhoun
Willie Amakye
as Folowa - Amistad African
Luc Assogba
as Gbatui - Amistad African
Mariah Campbell
as Masery - Amistad African
Habib Conteh
as Bai - Amistad African
Stephen Conteh
as Morlai - Amistad African
Monguehy Fanzy
as Fabanna - Amistad African
Jimmy Fotso
as Kwong - Amistad African
Adekunle Ilori
as Kahei - Amistad African
Sheriff Kargbo
as Almamy - Amistad African
Saye Lah
as Kessebe - Amistad African
Sylvestre Massaquoi
as Santigiie - Amistad African
Samson Odede
as Kpona - Amistad African
Chike Okpala
as Sorie - Amistad African
Willie Onafesso
as Jina - Amistad African
Samuel Pieh
as Suuleh - Amistad African
Lansana Sawi
as Morlu - Amistad African
Abu Sidique
as Tsukama - Amistad African
El Hadj Malik Sow
as Golabu - Amistad African
Lamine Thiam
as Mahmud - Amistad African
Austin Pendleton
as Professor Gibbs
Daniel von Bargen
as Warden Pendleton
Rusty Schwimmer
as Mrs. Pendleton
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as General Espatero
Frank T. Wells
as Crier
Michael Massee
as Prison Guard
Roy Cooper
as Pickney
Jake Weber
as Mr. Wright
Victor Rivers
as Captain Ferrar
Joseph Kosseh
as Birmaja
Steve Passewe
as Cinque's In-Law
Sherly Acosta Williams
as Cinque's Wife
Matt Sarles
as Young Aide
George Gerdes
as Marshal
Gerald R. Molen
as Magistrate
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Missionary
Robert Walsh
as Guardsman
Sean McGuirk
as Courier
Tony Owen
as Farmer
William Young
as Businessman
Michael Riley
as British Officer
León Singer
as Don Pablo
Castulo Guerra
as Spanish Priest
Harry Groener
as Tecora Captain
Hawthorne James
as Creole Cook
Ingrid Walters
as Woman Overboard with Baby
Harry A. Blackmun
as Associate Justice Joseph Story
Curtis Shields
as Bassie - Additional Amistad African
Carlos Spivey
as Chike - Additional Amistad African
Charles Udoma
as Kessebe - Additional Amistad African
Andrew L. Josiah
as Tamba - Additional Amistad African
Tony Onafesso
as Baa - Additional Amistad African
Peter Mansaray
as Kapr - Additional Amistad African
Clarence Mobley
as Kenei - Additional Amistad African
Brian Macon
as Yauai - Additional Amistad African
Edward Appiah
as Followolo - Additional Amistad African
Denver Dowridge
as Kpau - Additional Amistad African
Paul Mwakutuya
as Sessi - Additional Amistad African
Rory Burton
as Vakina - Additional Amistad African
Samuel Orekhio
as Fawni - Additional Amistad African
Omo Lara Tosin
as Kula - Additional Amistad African
Ransford Thomas
as Alkali - Additional Amistad African
Juliette Darko
as Teme - Additional Amistad African
Charlean Isata Bangalie
as Margru - Additional Amistad African
Roosevelt Flenoury
as Njaooni - Additional Amistad African
M.S. Kaleiwo
as Kaleiwo - Additional Amistad African
Tesfay Yohannes
as Amistad African Extra
George Kamara
as Amistad African Extra
Abdul-Fatai Balogun
as Amistad African Extra
Yaya Sissoko
as Amistad African Extra
Amadou Traore
as Amistad African Extra
Marlon Francis
as Amistad African Extra
Bundu Kamara
as Amistad African Extra
James Moses
as Amistad African Extra
Daniel Reid
as Amistad African Extra
Seydou Coulibaly
as Amistad African Extra
Lawal Tajudeen
as Amistad African Extra
Lester Mombelly
as Amistad African Extra
Ibrahim Sesay
as Amistad African Extra
Jeremy Shelton
as Amistad African Extra
Andrew Shoemo
as Amistad African Extra
Prince Coke
as Amistad African Extra
Ahmed Bangura
as Amistad African Extra
Bernard Singleton
as Amistad African Extra
Desere Mondon
as Amistad African Extra
Baboucar Jobe
as Amistad African Extra
Christopher Annino
as Blacksmith (uncredited)
Susan Bergeron
as Tyler Speech Attendee (uncredited)
Eric Bruno Borgman
as First Jury Juror (uncredited)
Luis Cabrera
as Spanish Guard (uncredited)
Craig Calman
as Abolitionist (uncredited)
KimStacy Carter
as Tecora Slave (uncredited)
Lisa Cavanaugh
as Prostitute (uncredited)
Leonard Clifton
as Slave (uncredited)
Alex Daunis
as Clerk of Supreme Court (uncredited)
Nino Del Padre
as Court Witness (uncredited)
Johnny Egan
as Judge Coglin (voice) (uncredited)
Chris Fagan
as Villager (uncredited)
Lawrence Gaughan
as Spaniard (uncredited)
Morgan Hobart
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Nick King
as Villager (uncredited)
Tommy Lynch
as Slave Trader (uncredited)
Luis Muñoz
as Spanish Slave Guard (uncredited)
Ungenita Prevost
as Tecora Slave (uncredited)
Glendon Rich
as Slave / Abolishionist (uncredited)
Kevin M. Simon
as Abolishionist (uncredited)
John H. Tobin
as Supreme Court Reporter (uncredited)
Harrison Young
as Congressman (uncredited)
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