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Cast
David McCullough
as Self - Historian / Narrator
Jeremy Irons
as Self (voice)
Derek Jacobi
as Self (voice)
Paul Roebling
as Self (voice)
Arthur Miller
as Self (voice)
James Baldwin
as Self - Writer
Mario Cuomo
as Self - Governor of New York
Miloš Forman
as Self - Film Director
Jerzy Kosiński
as Self - Writer
Barbara Jordan
as Self - Former Congresswoman
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1985
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresHistory, Documentary
Votes15
DirectorKen Burns
WritersGeoffrey C. Ward, Bernard Weisberger
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Statue of Liberty
About The Statue of Liberty
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Featuring rare archival photographs, paintings and drawings, readings from actual diaries, letters and newspapers of the day, the fascinating story of this universally admired monument is told. In interviews with Americans from all walks of life, including former New York governor Mario Cuomo, the late congresswoman Barbara Jordan and the late writers James Baldwin and Jerzy Kosinski, The Statue of Liberty examines the nature of liberty and the significance of the statue to American life. Nominated for both the Academy Award ® and the Emmy Award ®, The Statue of Liberty received the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle, the Christopher Award and the Blue Ribbon at the American Film Festival.
Directed by Ken Burns, The Statue of Liberty leans on a strong ensemble — David McCullough, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1985.
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