Malcolm X (1992)

  • PG-13
  • 11/17/1992 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 3h 22m

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.

Spike Lee

Screenplay, Director

Arnold Perl

Screenplay

Cast

Denzel Washington's headshot

Denzel Washington

Malcolm X
Angela Bassett's headshot

Angela Bassett

Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall's headshot

Albert Hall

Baines
Al Freeman Jr.'s headshot

Al Freeman Jr.

Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo's headshot

Delroy Lindo

West Indian Archie
Spike Lee's headshot

Spike Lee

Shorty
Theresa Randle's headshot

Theresa Randle

Laura
Kate Vernon's headshot

Kate Vernon

Sophia

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