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Antwone Fisher

Antwone Fisher

Antwone Fisher is at war... with himself.

20026.92h 0m

Overview

A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Directed by Denzel Washington
Written by Antwone Fisher
Produced by Todd Black, Randa Haines, Denzel Washington
Box OfficeBudget: $12.5MRevenue: $23.4M

Top Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Dr. Jerome Davenport

Derek Luke

Derek Luke

Antwone Fisher

Malcolm David Kelley

Malcolm David Kelley

Antwone Fisher Age 7

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Cory Hodges

Antwone Fisher Age 14

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Eva May

Joy Bryant

Joy Bryant

Cheryl Smolley

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Berta Davenport

Leonard Earl Howze

Leonard Earl Howze

Pork Chop

K

Kente Scott

Kansas City

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

Slim

Themes & Keywords

child abusehopeu.s. navybiographybased on true storypsychiatristsailorchild abandonmentautobiographicalblack americanbased on real person

About Antwone Fisher

Antwone Fisher is a drama, history, romance film released in 2002 exploring themes of child abuse, hope, u.s. navy, biography, based on true story, psychiatrist. Directed by Denzel Washington, it stars Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Malcolm David Kelley. A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

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