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Antwone Fisher (2002)

PG_13 120 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance  -   10 January 2003 (USA)
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Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Derek Luke ...
Malcolm David Kelley ...
Cory Hodges Cory Hodges ...
Denzel Washington ...
Joy Bryant ...
Salli Richardson-Whitfield ...
Berta Davenport (as Salli Richardson)
Leonard Earl Howze ...
Pork Chop
Kente Scott Kente Scott ...
Kansas City (as Kenté Scott)
Kevin Connolly ...
Slim
Rainoldo Gooding Rainoldo Gooding ...
Grayson
Novella Nelson ...
Mrs. Tate
Stephen Snedden ...
Berkley
Leo Nepomuceno Leo Nepomuceno ...
SP #1
Sung Kang ...
Receptionist
Cordell Stokes Cordell Stokes ...
Keith Age 5
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Storyline

A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Psychiatrist | Sailor | Navy | Black American | Anger  | See more »

Taglines:

Fight fear. Face truth. Embrace life. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, language and mature thematic material involving child abuse See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Antwone Fisher története See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$12,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$210,013 (USA) (22 December 2002) (15 Screens)

Gross:

$21,078,145 (USA) (11 May 2003)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

De'aundre Bonds was initially given a role in the film. On the night that he learned he was awarded the role, he attended a family celebration and was involved in an altercation with his aunt's boyfriend. The altercation ended with Bonds stabbing the man to death. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When talking to his mother, Antwone puts his hand on her shoulder. In the next shot, it is not there. See more »

Quotes

Jerome Davenport: Where'd you spend your childhood?
Antwone Fisher: Cleveland.
Jerome Davenport: Parents still live there?
Antwone Fisher: I never had any parents.
Jerome Davenport: They deceased?
Antwone Fisher: I never - I never had parents.
Jerome Davenport: That would make you a medical miracle, Seaman Fisher. Where you from?
Antwone Fisher: I'm from under a rock.
[pause]
Jerome Davenport: Okay!
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Crazy Credits

Thanks to Commander, Navy Region Southwest; Commander, Naval Air Force,
U.S. Pacific Fleet; Navy ships USS Tarawa (LHA-1), USS Belleauwood (LHA-3),
USS Nimitz (CVN-68), USS Constellation (CV-64) USS Peleliu (LHA-5). See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Chappelle's Show: Episode #1.6" (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Miss Mary Mack"
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