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    BlacKkKlansman

    • 20182018
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    • 2h 15min
    IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    234K
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    John David Washington in BlacKkKlansman (2018)
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    Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based ... Read allRon Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.

    • Director
      • Spike Lee
    • Writers
      • Charlie Wachtel
      • David Rabinowitz
      • Kevin Willmott
    • Stars
      • John David Washington
      • Adam Driver
      • Laura Harrier
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Spike Lee
    • Writers
      • Charlie Wachtel
      • David Rabinowitz
      • Kevin Willmott
    • Stars
      • John David Washington
      • Adam Driver
      • Laura Harrier
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    • 913User reviews
    • 440Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 44 wins & 212 nominations total

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    John David Washington
    John David Washington
    • Ron Stallworthas Ron Stallworth
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Flip Zimmermanas Flip Zimmerman
    Laura Harrier
    Laura Harrier
    • Patrice Dumasas Patrice Dumas
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • David Dukeas David Duke
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Dr. Kennebrew Beauregardas Dr. Kennebrew Beauregard
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    • Mr. Turrentineas Mr. Turrentine
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Chief Bridgesas Chief Bridges
    Brian Tarantina
    Brian Tarantina
    • Officer Clay Mulaneyas Officer Clay Mulaney
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    • Officer Wheatonas Officer Wheaton
    • (as Arthur Nascarella)
    Ken Garito
    Ken Garito
    • Sergeant Trappas Sergeant Trapp
    Frederick Weller
    Frederick Weller
    • Master Patrolman Andy Landersas Master Patrolman Andy Landers
    Michael Buscemi
    Michael Buscemi
    • Jimmy Creekas Jimmy Creek
    • (as Michael Joseph Buscemi)
    Damaris Lewis
    Damaris Lewis
    • Odettaas Odetta
    Ato Blankson-Wood
    Ato Blankson-Wood
    • Hakeemas Hakeem
    Corey Hawkins
    Corey Hawkins
    • Kwame Tureas Kwame Ture
    Dared Wright
    Dared Wright
    • Officer Cinceras Officer Cincer
    Faron Salisbury
    Faron Salisbury
    • Officer Sharpeas Officer Sharpe
    Ryan Eggold
    Ryan Eggold
    • Walter Breachwayas Walter Breachway
    • Director
      • Spike Lee
    • Writers
      • Charlie Wachtel
      • David Rabinowitz
      • Kevin Willmott
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    Storyline

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    In the early 1970s, Ron Stallworth is hired as the first black officer in the Colorado Springs, Colorado police department. Stallworth is initially assigned to work in the records room, where he faces racial slurs from his coworkers. Stallworth requests a transfer to go undercover, and is assigned to infiltrate a local rally at which national civil rights leader Kwame Ture (birth name Stokely Carmichael) is to give a speech. At the rally, Stallworth meets Patrice Dumas, the president of the black student union at Colorado College. While taking Ture to his hotel, Patrice is stopped by patrolman Andy Landers, a corrupt, racist officer in Stallworth's precinct, who threatens Ture and sexually assaults Patrice..
    ku klux klanwhite supremacy1970sblack powerreference to angela davis412 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Infiltrate hate.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The real Ron Stallworth had originally wanted Denzel Washington to play him, but was ecstatic to find out his son got the role.
    • Goofs
      If the members want to hide the real purpose of "The Organization", there is no explanation to show a newspaper advertising with the name "Ku Klux Klan".
    • Quotes

      David Duke: Today, we are privileged to be among White Men - and White Women - such as yourselves. Real warriors for the *real* America, the America our ancestors fought and died for. The true White American Race, the backbone from whence came our great Southern heritage. And I want to thank you, I want to thank you so much, for never putting your country second. America first.

      David Duke, Klansmen: America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first. America first.

      [clapping]

      Waiter: Ain't this a bitch. If I would have known this was a Klan meeting, I wouldn't have taken this motherfuckin' gig. God damn!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Seth Rogen/Spike Lee/Big Boi (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Happy Day
      Written by Edwin Hawkins

      Performed by The Edwin Hawkins Singers

      Courtesy of Buddah Records / Legacy Recordings

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews913

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    7/10
    BlacKkKlansman
    Amazing true story of a small team of police infiltrating a local klan chapter to try to stop looming violence.

    Driver is first class as the white undercover presence, with Washington himself oozing presence throughout as the black officer who conceives the plan, runs the show and in a number of hilarious high points gains the respect and trust of the big Klan chief over the phone.

    Whilst there is arguably room for a little bit of trimming, this remains highly engaging throughout with a great script and fine performances. The amazing trick here is how Lee seems to very cleverly shift from laugh out loud comedy to troubling sometimes fairly intense scene and back without missing a beat.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Black Klansman
    • Filming locations
      • Ossining, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Perfect World Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,275,340
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,845,330
      • Aug 12, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $93,413,709
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 15min
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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