
Malcolm X
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Top Billed Cast

Denzel Washington
Malcolm X

Angela Bassett
Betty Shabazz

Albert Hall
Baines

Al Freeman Jr.
Elijah Muhammad

Delroy Lindo
West Indian Archie
Featured Crew

Spike Lee
Director
Arnold Perl
Screenplay

Spike Lee
Screenplay

Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer

Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography

Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Robi Reed
Casting
Tom Warren
Art Direction
Rolf Pardula
Sound Recordist
Alex Steyermark
Music Supervisor

Wynn Thomas
Production Design

Malcolm X
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