King Leopold's Ghost
“The unbelievable story of Congo's brutal history with its Belgian colonizers”
Synopsis
The modern history of the Congo, the heart of Africa, is a terrifying tale of appalling brutality: how the greedy and incredibly ruthless King Leopold II of Belgium (1935-1909) turned a vast country into his private estate (1885-1908) and how he plundered the land and raped the bodies and souls of its defenceless inhabitants, causing countless victims; and what exactly is the true impact of this often forgotten story of crime and horror today.
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Don Cheadle
Narrator (voice)
Ciaran Reilly
Roger Casement (voice)
Alfre Woodard
Ilanga (voice)
Philippe Bergeron
James Cromwell
Frank McCourt
Adam Hochschild
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Tom Wright
Additional Narration
Annick DeVille
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Jean-Pierre Bemba
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James Newman
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Mbaya Mpoyi
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Jacques Depelchin
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Zana Aziza Etambala
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David Northrup
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Papa Maurice
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Jules Marchal
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Maurice Lenain
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pippa Scott, Oreet Rees
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Hochschild, Pippa Scott, Alan Sandom
- Original Score
- Yoav Goren, Pieter Daniel
- Original Title
- King Leopold's Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Linden Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pippa Scott, Oreet Rees
Adam Hochschild, Pippa Scott, Alan Sandom
Yoav Goren, Pieter Daniel
Oreet Rees
Pippa Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Yoav Goren
Original Music Composer
Pippa Scott
Director
Adam Hochschild
Writer
Oreet Rees
Director
Oreet Rees
Editor
Pippa Scott
Producer
Pippa Scott
Writer
Alan Sandom
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Leopold's Ghost
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What is King Leopold's Ghost about?
The modern history of the Congo, the heart of Africa, is a terrifying tale of appalling brutality: how the greedy and incredibly ruthless King Leopold II of Belgium (1935-1909) turned a vast country into his private estate (1885-1908) and how he plundered the land and raped the bodies and souls of its defenceless inhabitants, causing countless victims; and what exactly is the true impact of this often forgotten story of crime and horror today.
Who directed King Leopold's Ghost?
King Leopold's Ghost was directed by Pippa Scott, Oreet Rees.
Who stars in King Leopold's Ghost?
The principal cast of King Leopold's Ghost includes Don Cheadle, Ciaran Reilly, Alfre Woodard, Philippe Bergeron, James Cromwell.
When was King Leopold's Ghost released and how long is it?
King Leopold's Ghost was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for King Leopold's Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Leopold's Ghost was composed by Yoav Goren, Pieter Daniel.