Mister Bob (2011): Cast & Plot
Mister Bob is a 2011 historical drama directed by Thomas Vincent, starring Clovis Cornillac as Bob Denard, Marc Zinga and Zikhona Sodlaka. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Thomas Vincent
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Moonlight Filmproduction
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mister Bob About?
The premise of Mister Bob without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1965, the film follows a young Bob Denard as he becomes involved in the Congo conflict, striving to assert his influence amid a brutal civil war driven by the rivalry and post‑colonial ambitions of emerging African leader General Mobutu.
Mister Bob Cast & Characters
Clovis Cornillac leads the cast as Bob Denard, with Marc Zinga as General Mobutu and Zikhona Sodlaka as Woman with the revolver. Directed by Thomas Vincent; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Vincent
- Clovis Cornillac as Bob Denard
- Marc Zinga as General Mobutu
- Zikhona Sodlaka as Woman with the revolver
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Olivier Rabourdin as Commander of the SDECE
Also Starring in Mister Bob
· 6 more- François Loriquet SDECE Advisor
- Gina Haller Marie Elise
- Aladin Reibel Major Schramme
- Dan Herzberg Lieutenant Fourrier
- Christophe Vandevelde Lieutenant Rossi
- Richard Lukunku Lieutenant Oka
More from Thomas Vincent
More films directed by Thomas Vincent, best-rated first: Role Play, The New Protocol, The Hook and Karnaval.
Mister Bob Plot Summary
What happens in Mister Bob from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film follows the exploits of Bob Denard, a French mercenary whose name becomes intertwined with the Congo’s treacherous power plays between 1964 and 1967. Set against a landscape of post-colonial upheaval, the story tracks how a restless Parisians’ craving for danger pulls him into a web of alliances, betrayals, and brutal combat as he navigates a fractured nation trying to find its footing after independence. Denard’s arc unfolds with a mix of audacious leadership and moral ambiguity as he and his men clash with the Congolese Army, facing the personal and political costs of their intervention.
Full summary
The whole story of Mister Bob, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mister Bob?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Which French intelligence agency hires Bob Denard to go to the Congo in 1964?
Mister Bob Also Known As
Also known as “巴布先生”.
- Also known as
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- 巴布先生
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Mister Bob FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mister Bob, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mister Bob?
Mister Bob runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Mister Bob released?
Mister Bob was released on October 3, 2011.
Who directed Mister Bob?
Mister Bob was directed by Thomas Vincent.
More films by Thomas Vincent Who is in the cast of Mister Bob?
Mister Bob stars Clovis Cornillac as Bob Denard, Marc Zinga as General Mobutu and Zikhona Sodlaka as Woman with the revolver, among 10 credited actors.
Does Mister Bob have a post-credit scene?
No. Mister Bob has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mister Bob in?
The original language of Mister Bob is French.
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