King Leopold’s Ghost
Synopsis
Inspired by Adam Hochschild’s best-selling book about Leopold II of Belgium’s plunder in the Congo and the Congolese who defied him and fought back. The struggle sparked an unlikely alliance between a black American missionary, an English investigative journalist and an Irish spy, resulting in one of the first human rights movements in history.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Affleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Farhad Safinia
- Original Title
- King Leopold’s Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- One Community, Pearl Street Films, Sikelia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Affleck
Farhad Safinia, Adam Hochschild
Harry Belafonte, Gina Belafonte, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Ben Affleck, Madison Ainley
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Affleck
Director
Harry Belafonte
Producer
Gina Belafonte
Producer
Emma Tillinger Koskoff
Producer
Ben Affleck
Producer
Farhad Safinia
Screenplay
Martin Scorsese
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Leopold’s Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Leopold’s Ghost about?
Inspired by Adam Hochschild’s best-selling book about Leopold II of Belgium’s plunder in the Congo and the Congolese who defied him and fought back. The struggle sparked an unlikely alliance between a black American missionary, an English investigative journalist and an Irish spy, resulting in one of the first human rights movements in history.
Who directed King Leopold’s Ghost?
King Leopold’s Ghost was directed by Ben Affleck.
Who stars in King Leopold’s Ghost?
The principal cast of King Leopold’s Ghost includes Not specified.
When was King Leopold’s Ghost released and how long is it?
King Leopold’s Ghost was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is King Leopold’s Ghost based on a book or true story?
King Leopold’s Ghost is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Adam Hochschild".