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Outstanding chronicle of one of America's most controversial black leaders, assassinated in 1965. Washington's portrayal is incredible!
Original Release
11/18/1992
US Release
11/18/1992
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Denzel Washington | Malcolm X |
Angela Bassett | 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 |
Directors
Writers
Spike Lee, Malcolm X, Arnold Perl, Alex Haley
Cast
Name | Character |
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Denzel Washington | Malcolm X |
Angela Bassett | 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 |
O.L. Duke | Pete |
Larry McCoy | Sammy |
Maurice Sneed | Cadillac |
Debi Mazar | Peg |
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney | Honey |
Scot Anthony Robinson | Daniel |
Sonny Jim Gaines | Cholly |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Spike Lee | Producer |
Preston L. Holmes | Producer |
Jon Kilik | Producer |
Ahmed Murad | Producer |
Monty Ross | Producer |
Fernando Sulichin | Producer |
Marvin Worth | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Behind the Scenes
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1993 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1993 | Oscar | Best Costume Design | Nominated |
1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |