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Malcolm X (1992) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 42,595 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 122 user | 75 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader. Director:Spike Lee |
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Earl Little
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Sammy
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Biopic of Malcolm X, the famous African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. Malcolm 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 realizes the error of his mistakes. He is later on assassinated and dies a Muslim martyr. Written by Anonymous
Motion 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:
18 November 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$33,000,000 (estimated)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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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 ...
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Trivia
When Malcolm is first seen preaching on the streets of Harlem the other preachers on step ladders are Bobby Seale (founder of the Black Panthers) and Al Sharpton. See more »Goofs
When Malcolm X's house is bombed, he shouts "Somebody call 911". Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, yet 911 did not start in New York until 1968 and most other places in the U.S. did not get that service until the 1980s. 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 ...
See more »
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.