Malcolm X
Summary: Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.
Runtime: 3 h 22 min
MPAA: PG-13
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 33,000,000
Domestic: $ 48,169,910
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