

Malcolm X
1992-11-18 · 202 min · ★ 7.5
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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- Directors
- Spike Lee
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Marvin Worth Productions, Largo International
- Countries
- United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 34,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 48,169,908
Top Cast
Denzel WashingtonMalcolm X
Angela BassettBetty Shabazz
Albert HallBaines
Al Freeman Jr.Elijah Muhammad
Delroy LindoWest Indian Archie
Spike LeeShorty
Theresa RandleLaura
Kate VernonSophia
Lonette McKeeLouise Little
Tommy HollisEarl Little
James McDanielBrother Earl
Ernest Lee ThomasSidney
Jean-Claude La MarreBenjamin 2X
O.L. DukePete
Larry McCoySammy
Debi MazarPeg
Phyllis Yvonne StickneyHoney
Scot Anthony RobinsonDanielTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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