King Leopold's Ghost (2006)
The unbelievable story of Congo's brutal history with its Belgian colonizers
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.
Top Cast
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
Self
Mbaya Mpoyi
Self
Jacques Depelchin
Self
Zana Aziza Etambala
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David Northrup
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Papa Maurice
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FAQ about King Leopold's Ghost
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…
When was King Leopold's Ghost released?
King Leopold's Ghost was released in 2006.
What genres does King Leopold's Ghost belong to?
King Leopold's Ghost is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in King Leopold's Ghost?
The cast of King Leopold's Ghost includes Don Cheadle, Ciaran Reilly, Alfre Woodard, Philippe Bergeron, James Cromwell.