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Malcolm X

1992·3h 22m·PG-13
DramaBiographyHistory
IMDb Rating
★ 7.7/10
111,428 votes
Metascore
73
Metacritic

Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.

Malcolm X is a 1992 drama biography movie directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 111,428 votes and runs 3h 22m.

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Director
Spike Lee
Stars
Denzel Washington
Angela Bassett
Delroy Lindo
Spike Lee
Details
1992-11-18
202 min
Movie
PG-13
★ United States, Japan
★ English, Arabic
Keywords
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