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Malcolm X (1992)

15 202 min  -  Biography | Drama | History  -   18 November 1992 (USA)
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The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader.

Director:

Spike Lee

Writers:

Alex Haley (book), Malcolm X (book), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Denzel Washington ...
Angela Bassett ...
Albert Hall ...
Al Freeman Jr. Al Freeman Jr. ...
Delroy Lindo ...
West Indian Archie
Spike Lee ...
Theresa Randle ...
Laura
Kate Vernon ...
Sophia
Lonette McKee ...
Louise Little
Tommy Hollis Tommy Hollis ...
Earl Little
James McDaniel ...
Brother Earl
Ernest Thomas ...
Sidney
Jean-Claude La Marre Jean-Claude La Marre ...
Benjamin 2X (as Jean LaMarre)
O.L. Duke ...
Pete
Larry McCoy Larry McCoy ...
Sammy
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Storyline

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 Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Jail | Islam | Nation Of Islam | Ku Klux Klan | Gangster  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

X See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$33,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,871,125 (USA) (22 November 1992)

Gross:

$48,169,908 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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 »


Soundtracks

"My Prayer"
Written by Jimmy Kennedy and Georges Boulanger
Performed by The Ink Spots See more »