Hotel Rwanda

Terry George
2004-12-22

When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.
7.7
121 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Don Cheadle Paul Rusesabagina Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Sophie Okonedo Tatiana Rusesabagina Unowned
Nick Nolte Colonel Oliver Unowned
Fana Mokoena General Bizimungu Unowned
Joaquin Phoenix Jack Daglish The Free Refills
Jean Reno Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens Unowned
Desmond Dube Dube Unowned
Ofentse Modiselle Roger Rusesabagina Unowned
Mathabo Pieterson Diane Rusesabagina Unowned
Hakeem Kae-Kazim George Rutaganda Unowned
Tony Kgoroge Gregoire Unowned
Lebo Mashile Odette Unowned
Antonio David Lyons Thomas Mirama Unowned
Leleti Khumalo Fedens Unowned
Neil McCarthy Jean Jacques Unowned
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole Head Chef Unowned
Jeremiah Ndlovu Old Guard Unowned
Mosa Kaiser Elys Rusesabagina Unowned
David O'Hara David Unowned
Lennox Mathabathe Peter Unowned
Mothusi Magano Benedict Unowned
Simo Mogwaza Hutu Captain Unowned
Cara Seymour Pat Archer Unowned
Roberto Citran Priest Unowned
Mduduzi Mabaso Hutu Lieutenant Unowned
Harriet Lenabe Alice the Waitress Unowned
Xolani Mali Policeman Unowned
Rosie Motene Receptionist Unowned