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Death of a Prophet (1981)

Overview

After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

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Woodie King Jr.

Director

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Malcolm X

Yolanda King

Betty

Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Elijah Muhammad's FOI

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Ossie Davis

Amiri Baraka

George Harris

Sam Singleton

Yusef Iman

Sonny Jim Gaines

Kirk Kirksey

Charles Griffin

Morgan Freeman

Malcolm X

Yolanda King

Betty

Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Elijah Muhammad's FOI

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Ossie Davis

Amiri Baraka

George Harris

Sam Singleton

Yusef Iman

Sonny Jim Gaines

Kirk Kirksey

Charles Griffin

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Release Date

January 1, 1981

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

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