Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death(2003)
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death Synopsis
This true, astonishing story describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber.
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Peter Bate, released on January 1, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Nick Fraser, Elie Lison, Roger May and Steve Driesen. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Bate
- Writers:
- Peter Bate
- Producers:
- Paul Pauwels
- Cinematographer:
- Renaat Lambeets
- Composer:
- Howard Davidson
- Production:
- YLE, DR, ZDF/Arte, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), History Television, BBC, RTBF, Periscope Productions, VRT, SBS
- Status:
- Released
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nick Fraser
Nick Fraser
as Narrator (voice)
Elie Lison
- Roger May
Roger May
Steve Driesen
- Tshilombo Imhotep
Tshilombo Imhotep
- Annette Kelly
Annette Kelly
Key crew
Directed by Peter Bate, written by Peter Bate, produced by Paul Pauwels.
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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death online?
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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death?
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The main cast of Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003) includes Nick Fraser, Elie Lison, Roger May, Steve Driesen and Tshilombo Imhotep. The film was directed by Peter Bate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death released?
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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death was released on January 1, 2003 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death worth watching?
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Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.