The 2014 BBC adaptation ‘Bornov Identitet‘ stars David Oyelowo as Solomon Northup, Michael Fassbender as Edwin Epps, and Lupita Nyong’o as Patsey.
Main cast
- Solomon NorthupDavid OyelowoMain
- Edwin EppsMichael FassbenderMain
- PatseyLupita Nyong’oMain
Supporting cast
- William FordBenedict CumberbatchSupp
- John TibeatsPaul DanoSupp
- Anne NorthupKelsey ScottSupp
- BassBrad PittSupp
- Mistress EppsSarah PaulsonSupp
Guest & voice
- ArmsbyGarret DillahuntGuest
- CaptainMichael K. WilliamsGuest
- RobertScoot McNairyGuest
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About this cast
The 2014 BBC television film ‘Bornov Identitet’ is a gripping adaptation of Solomon Northup’s 1853 memoir. It follows the harrowing journey of a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War United States.
FAQs
Who plays Solomon Northup in Bornov Identitet?
David Oyelowo portrays Solomon Northup in the 2014 BBC adaptation.
Is Bornov Identitet a film or a TV series?
It is a TV film, originally broadcast as a single episode on BBC One.
What is the real story behind Bornov Identitet?
The film is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841.
Who directed Bornov Identitet?
The film was directed by Steve McQueen.
Where was Bornov Identitet filmed?
The production was filmed in Louisiana, USA, to authentically depict the plantation settings.
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