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Marshall

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
24K
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Chadwick Boseman in Marshall (2017)
Based on the early career of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, this movie follows the young lawyer (Chadwick Boseman) to conservative Connecticut to defend a black chauffeur (Sterling K. Brown) against his wealthy white socialite employer (Kate Hudson) in a sexual assault and attempted murder trial.
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The story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading lawyer who would become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.The story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading lawyer who would become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.The story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading lawyer who would become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Reginald Hudlin
  • Writers
    • Michael Koskoff
    • Jacob Koskoff
  • Stars
    • Chadwick Boseman
    • Josh Gad
    • Kate Hudson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Reginald Hudlin
  • Writers
    • Michael Koskoff
    • Jacob Koskoff
  • Stars
    • Chadwick Boseman
    • Josh Gad
    • Kate Hudson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Sophia Bush, Chadwick Boseman, and Robert S. Bates in Marshall (2017)
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    Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman
    • Thurgood Marshallas Thurgood Marshall
    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Sam Friedmanas Sam Friedman
    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Eleanor Strubingas Eleanor Strubing
    Sterling K. Brown
    Sterling K. Brown
    • Joseph Spellas Joseph Spell
    Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens
    • Loren Willisas Loren Willis
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Judge Fosteras Judge Foster
    Keesha Sharp
    Keesha Sharp
    • Buster Marshallas Buster Marshall
    Roger Guenveur Smith
    Roger Guenveur Smith
    • Walter Whiteas Walter White
    Derrick Baskin
    Derrick Baskin
    • Ted Lancasteras Ted Lancaster
    Barrett Doss
    Barrett Doss
    • Bertha Lancasteras Bertha Lancaster
    Zanete Shadwick
    • Irene Lancasteras Irene Lancaster
    John Magaro
    John Magaro
    • Irwin Friedmanas Irwin Friedman
    Ahna O'Reilly
    Ahna O'Reilly
    • Mrs. Richmondas Mrs. Richmond
    Jussie Smollett
    Jussie Smollett
    • Langston Hughesas Langston Hughes
    Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas
    Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas
    • Zora Neale Hurstonas Zora Neale Hurston
    Andra Day
    Andra Day
    • Minton's Singeras Minton's Singer
    Jeremy Bobb
    Jeremy Bobb
    • John Strubingas John Strubing
    • (as Jeremy Lowell Bobb)
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Dr. Sayeras Dr. Sayer
    • Director
      • Reginald Hudlin
    • Writers
      • Michael Koskoff
      • Jacob Koskoff
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    Storyline

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    In 1940, Thurgood Marshall is a young lawyer for the NAACP who criss-crosses the country defending innocent African-Americans from unjust indictments in court. His latest case is in Bridgeport, Connecticut where an African-American chauffeur is accused of rape of a wealthy white society woman. To admit Marshall into the local Bar, insurance lawyer Sam Friedman is picked over his objections to do introductions in court. However, Friedman's commitment changes drastically when the racist judge forbids Marshall to speak in court, forcing Friedman to act as lead counsel. Now in an intolerable situation for the pair, Marshall must guide his new compatriot through this criminal trial even as Friedman endures not only this unfamiliar area of law, but also the bigoted pressure he now must share. However, the case proves more complex than either anticipates with unexpected twists and turns even as it becomes a vital one that would define two careers as well as the fight for justice in America. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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      • His Name Means Justice
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content, sexuality, violence and some strong language.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Both Chadwick Boseman and Thurgood Marshall went to Howard University.
    • Goofs
      In the early 1940s, Marshall gives Friedman, whose experience is in civil law, books to get him up to speed on criminal law. However, none of the books focus on criminal law. The first, A Concise Restatement of Torts, Second Edition, about civil law, was published in 1965. The two volumes of Wigmore on Evidence are the McNaughton Revision, published in 1961. Evidentiary law discussed in Wigmore applies in both criminal and civil cases, so Friedman, a trial lawyer, would already be familiar with it. The fourth was Volume 308 of the United States Reports, which published all the US Supreme Court opinions for the 1939 October term.
    • Quotes

      Thurgood Marshall: The Constitution was not written for us. We know that. But no matter what it takes, we're going to make it work for us. From now on, we claim it as our own.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Oscars (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep a Knockin'
      Written by J. Mayo Williams, Robert Mays (as Bert Mays)
      Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing
      Performed by Louis Jordan & The Tympany Five (as Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five)
      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews115

    Review
    Top review
    A compelling story
    This film tells the story of a African American lawyer, who fights against social Injustice by helping people who are charged with crimes because of their skin color.

    "Marshall" tells a compelling story of the fight for the right and just. The story is gripping because it is not an easy fight. Indeed, the African American characters evoke much sympathy and really connects with the viewers. I enjoyed it a lot.
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    • Feb 23, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Hong Kong
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tuổi Trẻ Của Marshall
    • Filming locations
      • Buffalo, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chestnut Ridge Productions
      • China Wit Media
      • Starlight Culture Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,051,659
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,000,805
      • Oct 15, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,116,816
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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