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Malcolm X (1992)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 33,840 users
Metascore:
72/100
Reviews: 116 user | 57 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader. Director:Spike Lee |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| Denzel Washington | ... | ||
| Angela Bassett | ... | ||
| Albert Hall | ... | ||
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Al Freeman Jr. | ... | |
| Delroy Lindo | ... |
West Indian Archie
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| Spike Lee | ... | ||
| Theresa Randle | ... |
Laura
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| Kate Vernon | ... |
Sophia
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| Lonette McKee | ... |
Louise Little
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Tommy Hollis | ... |
Earl Little
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| James McDaniel | ... |
Brother Earl
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| Ernest Thomas | ... |
Sidney
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Jean-Claude La Marre | ... |
Benjamin 2X
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| O.L. Duke | ... |
Pete
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Larry McCoy | ... |
Sammy
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Biography of Malcolm X, the famous African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. He became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white teachings, as he realises the error of his mistakes. He is later on assasinated and dies a Muslim Martyr. Written by Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
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Budget:
$33,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$9,871,125 (USA) (22 November 1992)Gross:
$48,169,908 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Largo International N.V., JVC Entertainment Networks, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks See more »
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1.85 : 1
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Announcer: In the name of Allah the merciful, all praises due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The one God to whom praise is due forever. The one who came to us in the person of Master Fard Muhammad and raised up the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Amen.
[pause]
Announcer: Asalaamalaikum!
Crowd: Alaikum-salaam!
Announcer: How do you feel?
Crowd: Good!
Announcer: Who do we want to hear?
Announcer: Malcolm X!
Announcer: Are we gonna bring him on? Yes, we gonna bring him on. Well let us hear from our minister, Minister Malcolm X. Let us bring him on with a round of applause!
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(Bill Cosby and Janet Jackson among others) wearing X-Caps and using their
arms to make the "X" symbol. See more »
Written by Jimmy Kennedy and Georges Boulanger
Performed by The Ink Spots See more »
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Trivia
Potato chips called "X Brand" chips (kosher processed and endorsed by non profit) were distributed after the release and success of "Malcolm X". See more »Goofs
Factual errors: The scene in which Malcolm and the other train porters and servers are listening to the Joe Louis vs. Billy Cohn the fight in which Louis would have cased a big stir was the June 18, 1941 fight. That means that Malcolm Little was only sixteen and two before he started working the New Haven Line. The second fight was in 1946, by that time Little was not working on the line. So it is historically incorrect. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Announcer: In the name of Allah the merciful, all praises due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The one God to whom praise is due forever. The one who came to us in the person of Master Fard Muhammad and raised up the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Amen.
[pause]
Announcer: Asalaamalaikum!
Crowd: Alaikum-salaam!
Announcer: How do you feel?
Crowd: Good!
Announcer: Who do we want to hear?
Announcer: Malcolm X!
Announcer: Are we gonna bring him on? Yes, we gonna bring him on. Well let us hear from our minister, Minister Malcolm X. Let us bring him on with a round of applause!
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Crazy Credits
The credits feature many prominent African-American entertainers(Bill Cosby and Janet Jackson among others) wearing X-Caps and using their
arms to make the "X" symbol. See more »
Connections
Referenced in "Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (#1.47)" (1993) See more »Soundtracks
"My Prayer"Written by Jimmy Kennedy and Georges Boulanger
Performed by The Ink Spots See more »
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