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17/11/2017 Drama, Crime, Thriller 2h 2m
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Overview

Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.

  1. Dan Gilroy

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Denzel Washington

    Roman J. Israel

  2. Colin Farrell

    George Pierce

  3. Carmen Ejogo

    Maya Alston

  4. Lynda Gravatt

    Vernita Wells

  5. Amanda Warren

    Lynn Jackson

  6. Hugo Armstrong

    Fritz Molinar

  7. Sam Gilroy

    Connor Novick

  8. Tony Plana

    Jessie Salinas

  9. DeRon Horton

    Derrell Ellerbee

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Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-08-12
Denzel Washington is a delight to watch in 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.'.

I thoroughly liked the vast majority of this film, but even so it would be so much worse off if it wasn't for Washington; who nails his performance. Away from the lead, the cinematography is pleasant as is the premise and support cast; for which Colin Farrell is the standout.

It's a real interesting legal drama. There's not much to note here without wanting to spoil things, but I can say it's worth your time.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$22,000,000.00

Revenue
$13,025,860.00

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