Amazing Grace (2006 film)

Amazing Grace is a 2006 film about the campaign against the slave trade in 18th century Britain, led by famous abolitionist William Wilberforce, who was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament. Directed by Michael Apted. Written by Steven Knight. Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget. taglines William Wilberforce I want you to remember that smell... remember the Madagascar... remember, God made men equal. Oh, if the House of Lords could hear the idiotic way we carry on, they'd ban anyone under the age of 30 from holding high office again. Remember that God made men equal. Also, Barbara and I have discovered that we're both impatient and prone to rash decisions. But she wants to tell you about it herself. I bow to my friend in all superior matters regarding the pox. In my heart I want spider's webs! Perhaps we should begin this journey with a first step. [after Pitt beats him running] It's my ministerial duty to let you win. God has set before me two great objects. It's only painful to talk about because we haven't changed anything. You wake me up to give me medicine to help me sleep? No matter how loud you shout, you will not drown out the voice of the people!! Barbara Wilberforce It seems to me, that if there is a bad taste in your mouth, you spit it out. You don't constantly swallow it back. You still have passion! That matters more! Because after night comes day. You're discussing politics with your eyes. You might as well do it with your mouths. Well I would have been bored by botany. John Newton Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly. I'm a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior. God sometimes does His work with gentle drizzle, not storms. Drip. Drip. Drip. I wish I could remember all their names. My 20,000 ghosts, they all had names, beautiful African names. We'd call them with just grunts, noises. We were apes, they were human. [tears up] I'm weeping. I couldn't weep till I wrote this. Pitt the Younger Trouble is, Doctor, he doesn't believe he has a body. Utterly careless of it. I find that the older I get, the more tender I become. [to Lord Fox] You always look more at home when you're doing something devious. It's your wedding day - I agree with everything you say. [on his deathbed] No more excuses, Wilber. Finish them off. Dialogue William Wilberforce: No matter how loud you shout, you will not drown out the voice of the people! Lord Tarleton: [incredulous, referring to the petition-signers] "People"?! William Wilberforce: No one of our age has ever taken power. William Pitt the Younger: [smiling] Which is why we're too young to realize that certain things are impossible. John Newton: [old and blind] "I once was blind but now I see." Didn't I write that? William Wilberforce: Yes, you did. John Newton: Well, now at last it's true. William Pitt the Younger: As your Prime Minister, I urge caution. William Wilberforce: And as my friend? William Pitt the Younger: Oh, to hell with caution. Charles James Fox: [hearing Wilberforce speak] Where does this little terrier spring from? Lord Tarleton: I believe he's a Yorkshire terrier, my lord. Taglines Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget. Every song has its story. Every generation has its hero. One voice changed the lives of millions You know the song, now be part of the story. The incredible true story of one man's fight to change the world. One man led a movement that changed the world. Cast Ioan Gruffudd - William Wilberforce Romola Garai - Barbara Spooner Benedict Cumberbatch - William Pitt the Younger Albert Finney - John Newton Michael Gambon - Charles James Fox Rufus Sewell - Thomas Clarkson Youssou N'Dour - Olaudah Equiano Ciarán Hinds - Banastre Tarleton Toby Jones - William, Duke of Clarence Nicholas Farrell - Henry Thornton Sylvestra Le Touzel - Marianne Thornton Jeremy Swift - Richard the Butler Stephen Campbell Moore - James Stephen Bill Paterson - Lord Dundas Nicholas Day - Sir William Dolben Georgie Glen - Hannah More Nicholas Woodeson - Harrison External links Amazing Grace official US website Amazing Grace official UK website Amazing Grace quotes at the Internet Movie Database Category:2006 films Category:Drama films Category:2000s American films