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All rise. - Roman J. Israel, Esq.
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Title: Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Release Date: 17 Nov 2017

Runtime: 2h 2m

Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Director: Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund, Cross Creek Pictures, Bron Studios, Escape Artists, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MACRO, Topic Studios, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund, Cross Creek Pictures, Bron Studios, Escape Artists, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MACRO, Topic Studios, Columbia Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.3 (1281 votes)

Cast

  • Roman J. Israel: Denzel Washington
  • George Pierce: Colin Farrell
  • Maya Alston: Carmen Ejogo
  • Vernita Wells: Lynda Gravatt
  • Lynn Jackson: Amanda Warren
  • Fritz Molinar: Hugo Armstrong
  • Connor Novick: Sam Gilroy
  • Jessie Salinas: Tony Plana
  • Derrell Ellerbee: DeRon Horton
  • Carter Johnson: Amari Cheatom
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