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BlacKkKlansman

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
258K
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  • Comedy
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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 eventua... 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.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
258K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,749
45
  • 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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 943User reviews
    • 445Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 45 wins & 214 nominations total

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    Top cast

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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
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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

      Ron Stallworth: [answering a phone call from Duke] Mr. Duke, I'm so sorry we didn't get to spend more one-on-one time together.

      David Duke: Well, that was a just a tragedy. I had just met those heroic brothers in the cause.

      Flip Zimmerman: Heroic.

      Ron Stallworth: Yeah. And the chapter is just shaken at the core.

      David Duke: Oh.

      Ron Stallworth: Yeah. And poor Connie, right? I mean, not only does she lose her husband, but...

      Flip Zimmerman: Poor Connie.

      Jimmy Creek: Connie's going away.

      Flip Zimmerman: We feel bad for Connie.

      Ron Stallworth: [continuing] ... she's looking at serious prison time.

      David Duke: My God. And then there was that Nigger detective. Basically...

      [the officers laugh]

      Ron Stallworth: [to the other officers] Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut up, shut up.

      Ron Stallworth: Those goddamn coloreds they sure know how to spoil a celebration.

      Jimmy Creek: [to Flip] Hey, you're getting me in trouble.

      David Duke: [to Ron] Christ, you can say that again.

      Ron Stallworth: Those goddamn coloreds sure know how to spoil a celebration. Can I ask you a question, sir?

      David Duke: Shoot.

      Ron Stallworth: That Nigger detective, did you ever did you ever get his name?

      David Duke: No. I don't think I...

      Ron Stallworth: Are-uh you sure you don't know who he is? Are-uh you absolutely sure? 'Cause that Nigga, coon, gator bait, spade, spook, Sambo, spear-chucking jungle bunny, Mississippi wind chime...

      David Duke: Wind chime?

      Ron Stallworth: [continuing] ... detective is Ron Stallworth, you racist, peckerwood, redneck, inch worm, needle-dick motherfucker!

      [Ron hangs up, leaving Duke bewildered]

    • 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 reviews943

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Totally Recognizable Villany
    A terrific Spike Lee film with humor and gut wrenching truths. My first reaction was that the villains were too one dimensional, caricaturesque. It was impossible to stay with them for more than a few seconds - even that outrageous scene of connubial bliss where she expresses her willingness, in the most romantic terms, to kill Blacks. I recoiled in horror and kind of laughing nervously - what is this, a satire? And then, I realized - the real life villanis are one dimensional, they are caricaturesque, they are their own satire. John David Washinton is great and sounds just like his father. Adam Driver brings a presence that is nothing short of compelling, The final real life images are devastating, I highly recommend it.
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    • normando40
    • Jan 8, 2019

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • 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
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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