The Diplomat(2000)
The Diplomat Synopsis
For 24 years East Timor's freedom fighter and Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos Horta campaigned to secure independence for his country, a Portuguese colony invaded by Indonesia in 1975. The Diplomat takes up Ramos Horta's story in the final dramatic stages of his long journey - the fall of Indonesia's President Suharto, the referendum to determine East Timor's future, the overwhelming vote for independence, the devastating carnage that ensued, the intervention of United Nations peacekeepers, and Ramos Horta's final triumphant return to his homeland.
The Diplomat (2000) is a documentary film directed by Tom Zubrycki, released on August 17, 2000 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Ali Alatas, Bill Clinton, Xanana Gusmão and Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Zubrycki
- Writers:
- Geoff Barter, Wilson da Silva
- Production:
- Emerald Films, Film Australia
- Status:
- Released
The Diplomat Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ali Alatas
Ali Alatas
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
- Xanana Gusmão
Xanana Gusmão
as Self
- Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe
as Self (archive footage)
Kofi Annan
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Tom Zubrycki, written by Geoff Barter and Wilson da Silva.
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The Diplomat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Diplomat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Diplomat online?
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Who stars in The Diplomat?
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The main cast of The Diplomat (2000) includes Ali Alatas, Bill Clinton, Xanana Gusmão, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe and Kofi Annan. The film was directed by Tom Zubrycki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Diplomat released?
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The Diplomat was released on August 17, 2000 and runs for 52m.
Is The Diplomat worth watching?
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The Diplomat (2000) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.