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Release Date:
18 November 1992 (USA)
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Plot:
The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader. full summary | add synopsis
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Islam
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African American
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 13 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(37 articles)
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The Denzel Washington Show.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denzel Washington | ... | Malcolm X | |
| Angela Bassett | ... | Dr. Betty Shabazz | |
| Albert Hall | ... | Baines | |
| Al Freeman Jr. | ... | Elijah Muhammad | |
| Delroy Lindo | ... | West Indian Archie | |
| Spike Lee | ... | Shorty | |
| Theresa Randle | ... | Laura | |
| Kate Vernon | ... | Sophia | |
| Lonette McKee | ... | Louise Little | |
| Tommy Hollis | ... | Earl Little | |
| James McDaniel | ... | Brother Earl | |
| Ernest Thomas | ... | Sidney | |
| Jean-Claude La Marre | ... | Benjamin 2X (as Jean LaMarre) | |
| O.L. Duke | ... | Pete | |
| Larry McCoy | ... | Sammy |
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Also Known As:
X (USA) (poster title)
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Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language.
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202 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
South Korea:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-14 |
Germany:12 |
New Zealand:PG |
Peru:14 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13
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Continuity: In the "Russian Roulette" sequence when Malcolm holds the gun up to Rudy's face, the chamber to the (screen) right has a bullet in it. This is the chamber that Malcolm had just "fired" at his own head. Since the gun didn't fire, there would have been nothing but an empty chamber
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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.
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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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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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Referenced in Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) (V)
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Chew Chew Chew
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A stunning performance by Denzel Washington (Oscar-nominated) carries this film literally into cinematic excellence. He stars as the titled character, the controversial Black Nationalist Leader who is easily one of the most interesting people who lived during the 20th Century. Spike Lee's uncompromising direction focuses on X's life. From his very early childhood to his violent death, the audience is given lots and lots information on the character as the film runs about 195 minutes. A good supporting cast helps, but this is Washington's show from the very start. His performance is very dominant and this is easily one of the best jobs that was never honored with an Academy Award. Brilliant biopic. 5 stars out of 5.