The Black Book 2023

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83%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
3%
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After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.

Richard Mofe-Damijo

as Paul Edima

Ade Laoye

as Vic Kalu

Sam Dede

as Angel

Alex Usifo Omiagbo

as General Isa

Shaffy Bello

as Big Daddy

Kelechi Udegbe

as Officer Abayomi

Ikechukwu Onunaku

as Deputy Commissioner

Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

as Editor

Ireti Doyle

as Commissioner

Bimbo Akintola

as Professor Craig

Director:

Editi Effiong

Writer:

Editi Effiong, Bunmi Ajakaiye

Genres:

Action,Mystery,Thriller

Release Date:

2023 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

124 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Black Book

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Richard Mofe-Damijo

as Paul Edima

Ade Laoye

as Vic Kalu

Sam Dede

as Angel

Alex Usifo Omiagbo

as General Isa

Shaffy Bello

as Big Daddy

Kelechi Udegbe

as Officer Abayomi

Ikechukwu Onunaku

as Deputy Commissioner

Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

as Editor

Ireti Doyle

as Commissioner

Bimbo Akintola

as Professor Craig

Femi Branch

as General Issa Jr.

Patrick Doyle

as Senator Dipo

Bimbo Manuel

as Reverend Father Omotosho

Denola Grey

as Jesú

Funky Mallam

as Tanko

Nobert Young

as Mr. Craig

Madaki Asabe

as Baraka

Boki Ofodile

as Chi Chi

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