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The Devil Came on Horseback (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Devil Came on Horseback is a 2007 documentary directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $134,495 worldwide. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$134.5K
Metascore
78
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The Devil Came on Horseback (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Directors
Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Devil Came on Horseback About?

The premise of The Devil Came on Horseback without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During his deployment in Darfur, Sudan, U.S. Marine Captain Briahn Steidle documented horrific scenes of violence as an Arab-led government carried out genocide against black Africans. Through exclusive photographs and firsthand accounts, the film reveals the devastating impact on the civilian population, depicting incidents of gunfire, hostage situations, and the inability to protect innocent lives. The documentary offers a powerful and disturbing look at the realities of the conflict.

The Devil Came on Horseback Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Devil Came on Horseback

Directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.

From the directors

More from Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern

More films directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern, best-rated first: Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Knuckleball!, Reversing Roe and Nature of the Crime.

Ratings

The Devil Came on Horseback Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Devil Came on Horseback 78 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Devil Came on Horseback Plot Summary

What happens in The Devil Came on Horseback from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An extraordinarily powerful and uniquely original film, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK exposes the heart-wrenching tragedy unfolding in Darfur as experienced through the eyes of an American witness who has returned to the United States to take meaningful action against it. Through the exclusive photographs and compelling first-hand accounts of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle, this documentary takes the audience on an emotionally charged odyssey into the depths of Darfur, Sudan. Here, an Arab-led government is ruthlessly carrying out a systematic plan aimed at eradicating the province’s black African citizens.

Full summary

The whole story of The Devil Came on Horseback, scene by scene

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Box office

The Devil Came on Horseback Box Office

The Devil Came on Horseback grossed $134,495 worldwide. $132,782 came from the US and Canada and $1,713 (1%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$134.5K

US & Canada
$132.8K
International
$1.7K
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Videos

The Devil Came on Horseback Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Devil Came on Horseback.

Trailer THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK (Postman@2019)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Devil Came on Horseback?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main subject and witness in 'The Devil Came on Horseback'?

Details

The Devil Came on Horseback Also Known As

Also known as “Die Todesreiter von Darfur”.

Also known as
  • Die Todesreiter von Darfur

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FAQ

The Devil Came on Horseback FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil Came on Horseback, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil Came on Horseback?

The Devil Came on Horseback runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Devil Came on Horseback released?

The Devil Came on Horseback was released on July 25, 2007.

Who directed The Devil Came on Horseback?

The Devil Came on Horseback was directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.

More films by Anne Sundberg

How much did The Devil Came on Horseback make at the box office?

The Devil Came on Horseback grossed $134,495 worldwide ($132,782 domestic, $1,713 international).

How is The Devil Came on Horseback rated?

The Devil Came on Horseback has 78 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Does The Devil Came on Horseback have a post-credit scene?

No. The Devil Came on Horseback has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Devil Came on Horseback in?

The original language of The Devil Came on Horseback is Arabic.

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