Malcolm X
Synopsis
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
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James Earl Jones
Biographical Narration (voice)
Ossie Davis
Eulogy (voice)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Leon Ameer
Self (archive footage)
Vida Blue
Self (archive footage)
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage) (as Rap Brown)
John Ali
Self (archive footage)
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Eldridge Cleaver
Self (archive footage)
Ella Collins
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)
Angela Davis
Self (archive footage)
Lee Evans
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as L. Evans)
Charles Evers
Self (archive footage)
James Farmer
Self - Remarks After Death of Malcolm X (archive footage)
Louis Farrakhan
Self (archive footage) (as Minister Farrakhan)
Ronald Freeman
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as R. Freeman)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnold Perl
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Haley, Arnold Perl, Malcolm X
- Original Title
- Malcolm X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnold Perl
Alex Haley, Arnold Perl, Malcolm X
Mick Benderoth, Nancy Reals Perl, Marvin Worth
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Perl
Director
Mick Benderoth
Producer
Nancy Reals Perl
Producer
Marvin Worth
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malcolm X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Malcolm X about?
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
Who directed Malcolm X?
Malcolm X was directed by Arnold Perl.
Who stars in Malcolm X?
The principal cast of Malcolm X includes James Earl Jones, Ossie Davis, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Leon Ameer.
When was Malcolm X released and how long is it?
Malcolm X was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Malcolm X based on a book or true story?
Malcolm X is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alex Haley", Book: "Malcolm X".