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18/11/1992 Drama, History 3h 22m
75
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Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.

Overview

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

  1. Spike Lee

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Denzel Washington

    Malcolm X

  2. Angela Bassett

    Betty Shabazz

  3. Albert Hall

    Baines

  4. Al Freeman Jr.

    Elijah Muhammad

  5. Delroy Lindo

    West Indian Archie

  6. Spike Lee

    Shorty

  7. Theresa Randle

    Laura

  8. Kate Vernon

    Sophia

  9. Lonette McKee

    Louise Little

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Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-08-26
I cannot imagine the hoops Spike Lee must have had to jump through to get any form of investment into either the concept or the production of this truly groundbreaking study of a man who divided opinion in a way few others have since the end of the Second World War. I say a study of man, but this is way more than just about him, it identifies and develops themes about inter and intra racial and gender attitudes and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. All of that said, it does struggle as a piece of entertainment. I don't mean to trivialise the subject matter, but if it wanted to be a document...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$34,000,000.00

Revenue
$48,169,908.00

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