Death of a Prophet (TV 1981)

TV Movie - 60 min - Drama | History

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After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Morgan Freeman	...	Malcolm X
	Yolanda King	...	Betty Shabazz
	Mansoor Najeeullah	...	Comrade 1 (bearded assassin) (as Mansoor Najee-ullah)
	Sam Singleton	...	Brother Samuels ?
	Tommy Redmond Hicks	...	Comrade 2 (beardless assassin) (as Tommie Hicks)
	Yusef Iman
	Sonny Jim Gaines
	Kirk Kirksey
	Charles Griffin
	James DeJongh
	Salaelo Maredi
	Ossie Davis	...	Himself
	Yuri Kochiyama	...	Herself
	Amiri Baraka	...	Himself
	George Harris

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After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

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