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The Black Book

The Black Book

Action · Mystery · Thriller · 2023

After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.

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The Black Book

2023 Action · Mystery · Thriller 2h 4m

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6.7 / 10

Community rating

After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Editi Effiong

Written by

Editi Effiong · Bunmi Ajakaiye

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Paul Edima

Ade Laoye

Ade Laoye

Vic Kalu

Sam Dede

Sam Dede

Angel

Alex Usifo Omiagbo

Alex Usifo Omiagbo

General Isa

Shaffy Bello

Shaffy Bello

Big Daddy

Kelechi Udegbe

Kelechi Udegbe

Officer Abayomi

Ikechukwu Onunaku

Ikechukwu Onunaku

Deputy Commissioner

Court is in session

Put The Black Book on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.