King Leopold's Ghost(2006)
The unbelievable story of Congo's brutal history with its Belgian colonizers
King Leopold's Ghost 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.
King Leopold's Ghost (2006) is a documentary and history film directed by Pippa Scott, released on May 28, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Don Cheadle, Ciaran Reilly, Alfre Woodard and Philippe Bergeron. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Pippa Scott
- Writers:
- Pippa Scott, Adam Hochschild, Alan Sandom
- Producers:
- Pippa Scott
- Composer:
- Yoav Goren
- Production:
- Linden Productions
- Status:
- Released
King Leopold's Ghost (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for King Leopold's Ghost before you stream it.
King Leopold's Ghost Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Cheadle
as Narrator (voice)
- Ciaran Reilly
Ciaran Reilly
as Roger Casement (voice)
Alfre Woodard
as Ilanga (voice)
Philippe Bergeron
James Cromwell
- Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt
- Adam Hochschild
Adam Hochschild
as Self
- Tom Wright
Tom Wright
as Additional Narration
- Annick DeVille
Annick DeVille
as Self
- Jean-Pierre Bemba
Jean-Pierre Bemba
as Self
- James Newman
James Newman
as Self
- Mbaya Mpoyi
Mbaya Mpoyi
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Pippa Scott, written by Pippa Scott, Adam Hochschild and Alan Sandom, produced by Pippa Scott.
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King Leopold's Ghost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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King Leopold's Ghost – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Leopold's Ghost online?
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King Leopold's Ghost (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King Leopold's Ghost?
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The main cast of King Leopold's Ghost (2006) includes Don Cheadle, Ciaran Reilly, Alfre Woodard, Philippe Bergeron and James Cromwell. The film was directed by Pippa Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Leopold's Ghost released?
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King Leopold's Ghost was released on May 28, 2006 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is King Leopold's Ghost worth watching?
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King Leopold's Ghost (2006) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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