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King Leopold's Ghost 2006

“The unbelievable story of Congo's brutal history with its Belgian colonizers”

Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Director
Pippa Scott, Oreet Rees
Network
Linden Productions
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Video
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Type
Film
Year
2006
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
May 28, 2006
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Linden Productions
Genres
Documentary, History
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★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 6 votes
Episode runtime
~102 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Linden Productions
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Subject: "King Leopold's Ghost" (2006).
Title: King Leopold's Ghost
Year: 2006
Release Date (US): 05/28/2006
Release Date (other): 2006.03.11
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 1h 42m (Source 1) or 1h 47m (Source 2)
Rating: PG-13 (Source 2)
Scores: 91% Tomatometer, 74% Popcornmeter (Source 2)
Subject Matter: Modern history of the Congo (heart of Africa). King Leopold II of Belgium (1935-1909 - *Note: The synopsis says 1935-1909, which is a typo in the source, but I must stick to the provided text or omit if it's a suspicious error. Wait, the prompt says "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the

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“A gripping exploration of documentary and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Is King Leopold's Ghost worth watching?

King Leopold's Ghost holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie King Leopold's Ghost and when was it released?

King Leopold's Ghost is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

Who directed King Leopold's Ghost?

King Leopold's Ghost was directed by Pippa Scott, Oreet Rees.

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