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Malcolm X (1992)

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

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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.

Release Date
November 18, 1992
Runtime
3h 22m
Rating
7.6/10 (1890 votes)

Director: Spike Lee

Cast: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee, Theresa Randle, Kate Vernon

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Marvin Worth Productions, Largo International
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Budget
$34M
Revenue
$48M
Full Cast (309 people)

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CinemaSerf - 7/10

I cannot imagine the hoops Spike Lee must have had to jump through to get any form of investment into either the concept or the production of this truly groundbreaking study of a man who divided opinion in a way few others have since the end of the Second World War. I say a study of man, but this is way more than just about him, it identifies and develops themes about inter and intra racial and ge...

August 26, 2023

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

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

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

7.6
202 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/18/1992
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Cast

Denzel Washington

as Malcolm X

Angela Bassett

as Betty Shabazz

Albert Hall

as Baines

Al Freeman Jr.

as Elijah Muhammad

Delroy Lindo

as West Indian Archie

Spike Lee

as Shorty

Theresa Randle

as Laura

Kate Vernon

as Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malcolm X about?

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 Nati…

How long is Malcolm X?

3h 22m

When was Malcolm X released?

November 18, 1992

Who directed Malcolm X?

Spike Lee

Who stars in Malcolm X?

Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall

What genre is Malcolm X?

Drama, History

What is Malcolm X rated?

PG-13