
The Black Book (2023) on Netflix
Corrupt policemen blame a crime on Damilola Edima. His father Paul, a widowed deacon, sets out to clear his son and takes on the officers behind the charge.
- Netflix2.7/5
- IMDb5.3/101,556 votes
- Rotten TomatoesNot available
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Plot summary
An armed gang takes Professor Craig and his infant child from the streets of Lagos. The gang wants his wife, an anti-corruption campaigner, to step down, and she does as they ask. Officers of a corrupt police gang then pin the crime on Damilola Edima. Paul Edima, Damilola's father, is a deacon whose wife has recently died. Vic Kalu, an aspiring journalist, offers to help Paul find out the truth. Paul takes the matter into his own hands to clear his son, and the police gang moves against him.
Cast
Richard Mofe-Damijoas Paul Edima
Ade Laoyeas Vic Kalu
Sam Dedeas Angel
Alex Usifo Omiagboas General Isa
Shaffy Belloas Big Daddy
Kelechi Udegbeas Officer Abayomi
Ikechukwu Onunakuas Deputy Commissioner
Taiwo Ajai-Lycettas Editor
Ireti Doyleas Commissioner
Bimbo Akintolaas Professor Craig
Femi Branchas General Issa Jr.
- Patrick Doyleas Senator Dipo
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about The Black Book (2023)
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- The Black Book became the first-ever Nigerian film to rank third on Netflix's worldwide film charts, and it hit the streamer's Top 10 list in more than 69 countries.
- The Black Book was produced with a budget of $1 million, making it the most expensive movie production in Nollywood.






















