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Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990): Cast

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Echoes from a Sombre Empire is a 1990 documentary starring Werner Herzog, Michael Goldsmith and Francis Szpiner. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Echoes from a Sombre Empire (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Echoes from a Sombre Empire About?

The premise of Echoes from a Sombre Empire without spoilers.

Documentary examining Bokassa’s rule in the Central African Republic using the testimony of witnesses and visits to key sites.

Echoes from a Sombre Empire Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • securitate
  • abuse of power
  • france
  • demon
  • insanity
  • dictator
  • cannibal
  • cannibalism
  • spy
  • romanian
  • central africa
  • political criminal
+3 more
  • despotic rule
  • reign of terror
  • africa
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Cast & crew

Echoes from a Sombre Empire Cast

Werner Herzog leads the cast, with Michael Goldsmith and Francis Szpiner.

Also Starring in Echoes from a Sombre Empire

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Echoes from a Sombre Empire Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Echi da un Regno Oscuro” and “Echoes from a Somber Empire”.

Also known as
  • Echi da un Regno Oscuro
  • Echoes from a Somber Empire
  • Bokassa - Echi da un regno oscuro
  • Échos d'un sombre empire
  • 来自昏暗国度的回声
  • 來自昏暗國度的回聲

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Echoes from a Sombre Empire FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Echoes from a Sombre Empire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Echoes from a Sombre Empire?

Echoes from a Sombre Empire runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Echoes from a Sombre Empire released?

Echoes from a Sombre Empire was released on November 28, 1990.

Who is in the cast of Echoes from a Sombre Empire?

Echoes from a Sombre Empire stars Werner Herzog, Michael Goldsmith and Francis Szpiner, among 11 credited actors.

Does Echoes from a Sombre Empire have a post-credit scene?

No. Echoes from a Sombre Empire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Echoes from a Sombre Empire in?

The original language of Echoes from a Sombre Empire is German.

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