The Book of Negroes (2015): Cast
The Book of Negroes is a 2015 drama directed by Clement Virgo, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Aminata Diallo, Louis Gossett Jr. and Cuba Gooding Jr.. It runs 4 hours 30 minutes.
- Runtime
- 4h 30m (270 min)
- Director
- Clement Virgo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Out of Africa Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Book of Negroes About?
The premise of The Book of Negroes without spoilers.
After being kidnapped in Africa and sold into slavery in South Carolina, Aminata struggles through a 19th‑century revolution in New York, the harsh isolation of Nova Scotia, and the perilous jungles of Sierra Leone, all in a desperate bid to claim her freedom.
The Book of Negroes Cast & Characters
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor leads the cast as Aminata Diallo, with Louis Gossett Jr. as Daddy Moses and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Sam Fraunces. Directed by Clement Virgo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clement Virgo
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Aminata Diallo
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Louis Gossett Jr. as Daddy Moses -
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Sam Fraunces -
Jane Alexander as Maria
Also Starring in The Book of Negroes
· 8 more- Ben Chaplin John Clarkson
- Sandra Caldwell Georgia
- Allan Hawco Solomon Lindo
- Armand Aucamp Lieutenant Waters
- Dwain Murphy Claiborne
- Shailyn Pierre-Dixon Young Aminata
- Lex King Woman at Port Charles
- Siya Xaba Young Chekura
More from Clement Virgo
More films directed by Clement Virgo, best-rated first: Brother, Poor Boy’s Game, Lie with Me and Love Come Down.
The Book of Negroes Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “מישהו יודע את שמי” and “Meu Nome é Liberdade”.
- Also known as
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- מישהו יודע את שמי
- Meu Nome é Liberdade
- El libro de los negros
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The Book of Negroes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Book of Negroes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Book of Negroes?
The Book of Negroes runs 4 hours 30 minutes (270 minutes).
Who directed The Book of Negroes?
The Book of Negroes was directed by Clement Virgo.
More films by Clement Virgo Who is in the cast of The Book of Negroes?
The Book of Negroes stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Aminata Diallo, Louis Gossett Jr. as Daddy Moses and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Sam Fraunces, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Book of Negroes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Book of Negroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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