Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Don Cheadle Paul Rusesabagina
Sophie Okonedo Tatiana Rusesabagina
Nick Nolte Colonel Oliver
Fana Mokoena General Bizimungu
Joaquin Phoenix Jack Daglish
Jean Reno Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens
Desmond Dube Dube
Ofentse Modiselle Roger Rusesabagina
Mathabo Pieterson Diane Rusesabagina
Hakeem Kae-Kazim George Rutaganda
Tony Kgoroge Gregoire
Lebo Mashile Odette
Antonio David Lyons Thomas Mirama
Leleti Khumalo Fedens
Neil McCarthy Jean Jacques
Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole Head Chef
Jeremiah Ndlovu Old Guard
Mosa Kaiser Elys Rusesabagina
David O'Hara David
Lennox Mathabathe Peter
Mothusi Magano Benedict
Simo Mogwaza Hutu Captain
Cara Seymour Pat Archer
Roberto Citran Priest
Mduduzi Mabaso Hutu Lieutenant
Harriet Lenabe Alice the Waitress
Xolani Mali Policeman
Rosie Motene Receptionist