King Leopold's Ghost
2006, English. Directed by Pippa Scott & Oreet Rees.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Pippa ScottDirector
- Oreet ReesDirector
- Don CheadleNarrator (voice)
- Ciaran ReillyRoger Casement (voice)
- Alfre WoodardIlanga (voice)
- Philippe BergeronCast
- James CromwellCast
- Frank McCourtCast
- Adam HochschildSelf
- Tom WrightAdditional Narration
- Annick DeVilleSelf
- Jean-Pierre BembaSelf
- James NewmanSelf
- Mbaya MpoyiSelf
Details
- Released
- 28 May 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Adam Hochschild, Pippa Scott, Alan Sandom
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What King Leopold's Ghost is based on
King Leopold's Ghost is adapted from a novel.
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King Leopold's Ghost runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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King Leopold's Ghost isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like King Leopold's Ghost?
If you liked King Leopold's Ghost, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Look of Silence, The Green Book: Guide to Freedom.
Who directed King Leopold's Ghost?
King Leopold's Ghost (2006) was directed by Pippa Scott and Oreet Rees and stars Don Cheadle, Ciaran Reilly, Alfre Woodard.
What is King Leopold's Ghost based on?
King Leopold's Ghost is adapted from a novel.