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Malcolm X (1992)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 30,692 users
Metascore:
72/100
Reviews: 115 user | 51 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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18 wins
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6 nominations
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Cast
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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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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 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) (1 Screen)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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Dolby DigitalColor:
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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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orchestra that recorded the soundtrack. See more »
Written by Benny Goodman Edgar De Lange, and Lionel Hampton
Performed by Lionel Hampton See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The dancing scenes were consulted by Frankie Manning. He is considered an ambassador of Lindy-hop, also called the Jitterbug, the dance performed in the film. The song being played by the band is "Flying Home" originally composed by Lionel Hampton. See more »Goofs
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 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
One of the few films that actually lists every member of the studioorchestra that recorded the soundtrack. See more »
Soundtracks
"Flying Home"Written by Benny Goodman Edgar De Lange, and Lionel Hampton
Performed by Lionel Hampton See more »
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