Death of a Prophet
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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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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-02
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- Director
- Woodie King Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Woodie King Jr.
- Original Score
- Max Roach
- Original Title
- Death of a Prophet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Woodie King Jr.
Woodie King Jr.
Max Roach
Robert Achs
Charles Sessoms
Woodie King Jr.
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Woodie King Jr.
Writer
Woodie King Jr.
Director
Robert Achs
Director of Photography
Charles Sessoms
Editor
Judy Dearing
Costume Design
Max Roach
Original Music Composer
Woodie King Jr.
Producer
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What is Death of a Prophet about?
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.
Who directed Death of a Prophet?
Death of a Prophet was directed by Woodie King Jr..
Who stars in Death of a Prophet?
The principal cast of Death of a Prophet includes Morgan Freeman, Yolanda King, Mansoor Najee-Ullah, Tommy Redmond Hicks, Ossie Davis.
When was Death of a Prophet released and how long is it?
Death of a Prophet was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Prophet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Prophet was composed by Max Roach.