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Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
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Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Drama, Crime, Thriller
Written By:Dan Gilroy
In Theaters:11/22/2017
Box Office:$13,025,860
Runtime:122 minutes
Studio:Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund, Cross Creek Pictures, Bron Studios, Escape Artists, Image Nation Studios, MACRO, Topic Studios, Columbia Pictures
Cast
Dan Gilroy
Director
Denzel Washington
Roman J. Israel
Colin Farrell
George Pierce
Carmen Ejogo
Maya Alston
Lynda Gravatt
Vernita Wells
Amanda Warren
Lynn Jackson
Hugo Armstrong
Fritz Molinar
Sam Gilroy
Connor Novick
Tony Plana
Jessie Salinas
DeRon Horton
Derrell Ellerbee
Amari Cheatom
Carter Johnson
Vince Cefalu
Security Bailiff
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