Solomon Northup's Odyssey 39 years old

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 freeman 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 freeman. 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.

Credits

Solomon Northup's Odyssey Cast

Name Character
Avery Brooks He was 35, now 75 years old as Solomon Northup
Mason Adams He was 64, 86 years old when he died as Ford
Michael Tolan He was 58, 85 years old when he died as Henry Northup
Joe Seneca He was 64, 77 years old when he died as Noah
Art Evans He was 41, now 82 years old
Kent Broadhurst He was 43, now 84 years old as Bass
Lee Bryant She was 38, now 78 years old as Mrs. Epps
Janet League as Eliza
Rhetta Greene as Jenny

Solomon Northup's Odyssey Crew

Name Department
Gordon Parks as Director. He was 71 (93) years old when He died Directing
Solomon Northup's Odyssey poster
Solomon Northup's Odyssey (39 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, December 11, 1984
  • Runtime: 115 minutes