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18 November 1992 (USA) morePlot:
The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The Truth seeker more (116 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denzel Washington | ... | Malcolm X | |
| Angela Bassett | ... | Dr. Betty Shabazz | |
| Albert Hall | ... | Baines | |
| Al Freeman Jr. | ... | Elijah Muhammad | |
| Delroy Lindo | ... | West Indian Archie | |
| Spike Lee | ... | Shorty | |
| Theresa Randle | ... | Laura | |
| Kate Vernon | ... | Sophia | |
| Lonette McKee | ... | Louise Little | |
| Tommy Hollis | ... | Earl Little | |
| James McDaniel | ... | Brother Earl | |
| Ernest Thomas | ... | Sidney | |
| Jean-Claude La Marre | ... | Benjamin 2X (as Jean LaMarre) | |
| O.L. Duke | ... | Pete | |
| Larry McCoy | ... | Sammy |
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Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language.Parents Guide:
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Iceland:L | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | New Zealand:PG | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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The dancing scenes were consulted by Frankie Manning. He is considered an ambassador of Lindy-hop, the dance seen in the film. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The phone that Malcolm uses in his hotel room appears to be the correct vintage - except for the modular plug connecting the handset to the base. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Announcer: In the name of Allah the merciful, all praises due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The one God to whom praise is due forever. The one who came to us in the person of Master Fard Muhammad and raised up the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Amen.
[pause]
Announcer: Asalaamalaikum!
Crowd: Alaikum-salaam!
Announcer: How do you feel?
Crowd: Good!
Announcer: Who do we want to hear?
Announcer: Malcolm X!
Announcer: Are we gonna bring him on? Yes, we gonna bring him on. Well let us hear from our minister, Minister Malcolm X. Let us bring him on with a round of applause!
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I think the major success of Alex Haley with this movie is that he tells the story of a dynamic person known as 'Malcolm X' with such a skill that no man from any part of any society get his feelings hurt. I think it is a commendable effort from Alex Haley, Spike Lee and Danzel Washington that they made a hero out of Malcolm X. I think he deserved it because he was the man who was not after money or popularity......he changed his statements, his way of life , even his faith as he knew that those were true. The theme of the movie is very clear that Malcolm X was not a hardliner rather he was always open for truth. Secondly, it also emphasized though in the end that negotiations and reforms is a better way than the violence. But yet it also gave the message that the ruling races reap the violence which they breed themselves; sometimes in the hegemony of their power or sometimes due the wrong interpretation of their religious verdicts. I think it was right to hit at the ' Black organization known as nation of Islam' and Elijah Muhammad. Muslim community is itself greatly indebted to this movie because Elijah Muhammad's teaching were very far from Islam. The real Islam practiced worldwide does not believe in the continuance of prophet-hood after Muhammad (P.B.U.H)and the Black supremacy by Elijah Muhammad was a ridiculous idea as Islam does not believe in Nationalism. Any Muslim anywhere in the world whether black or white are equal in Islam's teachings. It was great to see the scenes of pilgrimage to Makkah ....... these were not unnecessary ......because they helped us to understand the sudden change in the teachings of Malcolm X. Denzel's acting is really superb and also that of Al Freeman Jr. I think this movie is an invaluable resource for the people who want to take an insight into the Malcolm X's life.