Shake Hands with the Devil
"When the world turned its back, one man stood up."
Originally released in 2007. Shake Hands with the Devil is a drama/history film. directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Starring Roy Dupuis, Owen Sejake, and James Gallanders
Synopsis
In 1993, Canadian Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire was sent by the United Nations to Rwanda as commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Its mission, to ensure the ceasefire, is underfunded, excessively bureaucratized and made up of military units which come from dozens of countries and which each have a very different program... These are Lt Gen Dallaire's efforts to stop the madness of the Rwandan Genocide, despite the complete indifference of his superiors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (63 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Roy Dupuis
as Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire
Owen Sejake
as Brigadier General Henry Anyidoho
James Gallanders
as Major Brent Beardsley
Michel Ange Nzojibwami
as Colonel Théoneste Bagosora
Michel Mongeau
as Colonel Luc Marchal
Robert Lalonde
as General Maurice Baril
John Sibi-Okumu
as Jacques-Roger Booh-Booh
John Matshikiza
as President Habyarimana
Deborah Kara Unger
as Emma Baker, an American Reporter
Odile Katesi Gakire
as Prime Minister Agathe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Barna-Alper Productions
- Halifax Film Company
- Head Gear Films
- Seville Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shake Hands with the Devil about?
In 1993, Canadian Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire was sent by the United Nations to Rwanda as commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Its mission, to ensure the c...
Who directed Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
How long is Shake Hands with the Devil?
Shake Hands with the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Shake Hands with the Devil released?
Shake Hands with the Devil was released on September 28, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shake Hands with the Devil?
The main cast of Shake Hands with the Devil includes Roy Dupuis, Owen Sejake, James Gallanders, Michel Ange Nzojibwami, Michel Mongeau.