The Black Book
Synopsis
After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-17
Top Cast
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Richard Mofe-Damijo
Paul Edima
Ade Laoye
Vic Kalu
Sam Dede
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Alex Usifo Omiagbo
General Isa
Shaffy Bello
Big Daddy
Kelechi Udegbe
Officer Abayomi
Ikechukwu Onunaku
Deputy Commissioner
Taiwo Ajai-Lycett
Editor
Ireti Doyle
Commissioner
Bimbo Akintola
Professor Craig
Femi Branch
General Issa Jr.
Patrick Doyle
Senator Dipo
Bimbo Manuel
Reverend Father Omotosho
Denola Grey
Jesú
Funky Mallam
Tanko
Norbert Young
Mr. Craig
Madaki Asabe
Baraka
Boki Ofodile
Chi Chi
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2023
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Editi Effiong
- Screenplay & Story
- Editi Effiong, Bunmi Ajakaiye
- Original Score
- Kulanen Ikyo
- Original Title
- The Black Book
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Anakle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Editi Effiong
Editi Effiong, Bunmi Ajakaiye
Kulanen Ikyo
Yinka Edward
Antonio Rui Ribeiro
Kemi Lala Akindoju, Editi Effiong
Department Leadership Roster
Editi Effiong
Director
Editi Effiong
Writer
Bunmi Ajakaiye
Writer
Kemi Lala Akindoju
Producer
Yinka Edward
Director of Photography
Kulanen Ikyo
Original Music Composer
Antonio Rui Ribeiro
Editor
Editi Effiong
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Book
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What is The Black Book about?
After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.
Who directed The Black Book?
The Black Book was directed by Editi Effiong.
Who stars in The Black Book?
The principal cast of The Black Book includes Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Shaffy Bello.
When was The Black Book released and how long is it?
The Black Book was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Book?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Book was composed by Kulanen Ikyo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Book?
The Black Book holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).