Summary:
Biography of Malcolm X, the famous African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. He became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white teachings, as he realises the error of his mistakes. He is later on assasinated and dies a Muslim Martyr.
| Runtime: | 202 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language. |
| Production: | 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, History |
| Countries: | USA, Japan |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Jan 18, 2000 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Spike Lee | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alex Haley | Book "The Autobiography Of Malcolm X" |
| Arnold Perl | Screenplay |
| Malcolm X | Book "The Autobiography Of Malcolm X" |
| Spike Lee | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Angela Bassett | Dr. Betty Shabazz |
| Denzel Washington | Malcolm X |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Al Freeman Jr. | Elijah Muhammad |
| Albert Hall | Baines |
| Delroy Lindo | West Indian Archie |
| Ernest Thomas | Sidney |
| James McDaniel | Brother Earl |
| Jean-Claude La Marre | Benjamin 2X |
| Kate Vernon | Sophia |
| Larry McCoy | Sammy |
| Lonette McKee | Louise Little |
| O.L. Duke | Pete |
| Spike Lee | Shorty |
| Theresa Randle | Laura |
| Tommy Hollis | Earl Little |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ahmed Murad | Producer: Saudi Arabia |
| Fernando Sulichin | Associate Producer |
| Jon Kilik | Co-Producer |
| Marvin Worth | Producer |
| Monty Ross | Co-Producer |
| Preston L. Holmes | Co-Producer |
| Spike Lee | Producer |
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