The Black Book is a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller directed by Editi Effiong. The film follows Paul Edima (Richard Mofe-Damijo), a deacon with a dark past, who seeks justice after his son, Damilola (Olumide Oworu), is wrongfully accused of kidnapping and murdered by a corrupt police gang. As Paul delves into the criminal underworld to avenge his son's death, he confronts his former boss, General Isa (Alex Usifo Omiagbo), leading to a high-stakes battle for justice. The film explores themes of corruption, redemption, and the quest for justice in a flawed system.
ποΈ Film Details
- Title: The Black Book
- Director: Editi Effiong
- Writers: Bunmi Ajakaiye, Editi Effiong
- Producers: Kemi Lala Akindoju, Editi Effiong
- Starring: Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Ireti Doyle, Shaffy Bello, Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Olumide Oworu
- Cinematography: Yinka Edward
- Editing: Antonio Rui Ribeiro
- Music: Kulanen Ikyo
- Studio: Anakle Films
- Distributor: Netflix
- Runtime: 124 minutes
- Country: Nigeria
- Language: English, Nigerian Pidgin
- Budget: $1 million
- Release Date: September 22, 2023
- IMDb: The Black Book (2023)
- Rotten Tomatoes: The Black Book
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