Hotel Rwanda backdrop

Hotel Rwanda 2004 Directed by Terry George

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

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.

Language English
Spoken Languages English , French
Budget $17,500,000
Revenue $38,000,000
Release Date 22 December 2004
121 mins
Cast
Don Cheadle Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedo Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolte Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoena General Bizimungu
Hakeem Kae-Kazim George Rutaganda
Tony Kgoroge Gregoire
Cara Seymour Pat Archer
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
Jeremiah Ndlovu Old Guard
Antonio David Lyons Thomas Mirama
Mothusi Magano Benedict
Noxolo Maqashalala Chloe (Prostitute)
Thulani Nyembe Jean Baptiste
Simo Mogwaza Hutu Captain
Mirriam Ngomani Gregoire's Girlfriend
Harriet Lenabe Alice the Waitress
Mduduzi Mabaso Hutu Lieutenant
Sonni Chidiebere Militiaman
Sibusiso Mhlongo Militiaman
Jean Reno Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens (uncredited)