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Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Scholar, convict, leader, disciple, hipster, father, hustler, minister, black man, every man.

19927.53h 22m

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.

Directed by Spike Lee
Written by Arnold Perl, Spike Lee, Malcolm X
Produced by Spike Lee, Marvin Worth
Box OfficeBudget: $34.0MRevenue: $48.2M

Top Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Malcolm X

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Betty Shabazz

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Baines

Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

Elijah Muhammad

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

West Indian Archie

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Shorty

Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

Laura

Kate Vernon

Kate Vernon

Sophia

Lonette McKee

Lonette McKee

Louise Little

Tommy Hollis

Tommy Hollis

Earl Little

Themes & Keywords

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About Malcolm X

Malcolm X is a drama, history film released in 1992 exploring themes of prison, new york city, police brutality, beach, assassination, muslim. Directed by Spike Lee, it stars Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall. 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.

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