Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Hotel Rwanda
“When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.”
Overview
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Director
Terry George
Budget
17.5M
Revenue
38.0M
Status
Released
Production
United Artists, Miracle Pictures, Seamus, Inside Track, Kiagli Releasing, Mikado Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Artisan Entertainment, Lions Gate Films
Cast
Don Cheadle
Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedo
Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolte
Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoena
General Bizimungu
Desmond Dube
Dube
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
George Rutaganda
Tony Kgoroge
Gregoire
Cara Seymour
Pat Archer
David O'Hara
David
Joaquin Phoenix
Jack Daglish
Mosa Kaiser
Elys Rusesabagina
Mathabo Pieterson
Diane Rusesabagina
Ofentse Modiselle
Roger Rusesabagina
Xolani Mali
Policeman
Rosie Motene
Receptionist
Neil McCarthy
Jean Jacques
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
Head Chef
Jeremiah Ndlovu
Old Guard
Lebo Mashile
Odette
Antonio David Lyons
Thomas Mirama
Leleti Khumalo
Fedens
Kgomotso Seitshohlo
Anais
Lerato Mokgotho
Carina
Lennox Mathabathe
Peter
Mothusi Magano
Benedict
Noxolo Maqashalala
Chloe (Prostitute)
Thulani Nyembe
Jean Baptiste
Simo Magwaza
Hutu Captain
Mirriam Ngomani
Gregoire's Girlfriend
Harriet Lenabe
Alice the Waitress
Roberto Citran
Priest
Mduduzi Mabaso
Hutu Lieutenant
Sonni Chidiebere
Militiaman
Thomas Kariuki Matheri
Xavier
Sibusiso Mhlongo
Militiaman
Ashleigh Tobias
Medic
Jean Reno
Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens (uncredited)
Video Gallery
Hotel Rwanda
Official Trailer
