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Hotel Rwanda (2004)

121 min  -  Biography | Drama | History  -   4 February 2005 (USA)
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The true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda.

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Terry George
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Xolani Mali Xolani Mali ...
Don Cheadle Don Cheadle ...
Desmond Dube Desmond Dube ...
Hakeem Kae-Kazim Hakeem Kae-Kazim ...
Tony Kgoroge Tony Kgoroge ...
Rosie Motene Rosie Motene ...
Neil McCarthy Neil McCarthy ...
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole ...
Head Chef (as Kid Sithole)
Nick Nolte Nick Nolte ...
Fana Mokoena Fana Mokoena ...
Jeremiah Ndlovu Jeremiah Ndlovu ...
Sophie Okonedo Sophie Okonedo ...
Lebo Mashile Lebo Mashile ...
Antonio David Lyons Antonio David Lyons ...
Leleti Khumalo Leleti Khumalo ...
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Storyline

Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda--and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, one million people were brutally murdered. In the face of these unspeakable actions, inspired by his love for his family, an ordinary man summons extraordinary courage to save the lives of over a thousand helpless refugees, by granting them shelter in the hotel he manages. Written by Sujit R. Varma  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Hotel | Refugee | Hutu | Love | Militia  | See more »

Taglines:

A true story of a man who fought impossible odds to save everyone he could and created a place where hope survived. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for violence, disturbing images and brief strong language (re-rating on appeal) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | USA | Italy | South Africa

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Hôtel Rwanda See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$100,091 (USA) (26 December 2004) (7 Screens)

Gross:

$33,882,243 (Worldwide) (15 June 2012)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Nick Nolte's character (Col. Oliver) is modeled in part on Lt. Gen. Roméo Dallaire, the Canadian commanding officer of the UN Peacekeeping mission in that country who attempted to interfere with the Rwandan Genocide despite his superiors' indifference to the atrocity. Dallaire was also the subject of Sundance audience award documentary Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire, and witnessed such horrible acts in Rwanda that he later suffered severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite these facts, this is the only fictional character (name and facts) depicted in the film. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the scene where it is raining, it can be seen the sun is shining in the distance in a couple of shots looking away from the hotel. The reflection off Dube's wet coat also looks like sunshine. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
George Rutaganda: [voiceover] When people ask me, good listeners, why do I hate all the Tutsi, I say, "Read our history." The Tutsi were collaborators for the Belgian colonists, they stole our Hutu land, they whipped us. Now they have come back, these Tutsi rebels. They are cockroaches...
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Crazy Credits

Part of the profits from this film shall go to The Rwandese Survivors Fund. See more »

Connections

Featured in The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Sorrow"
Written by Afro Celt Sound System (Simon Emmerson (as Emmerson) / James McNally (as McNally) / Iarla O'Lionaird (as O'Lionaird) / Martin Russell (as Russell))
Published by Real World Music Ltd.
Arranged, produced, engineered & mixed by Martin Russell at Sonic Innovation 2/UK
(p) 2004 Afro Celt Sound System appear courtesy of Real World Records Ltd. See more »