Death of a Prophet

Death of a Prophet

1981 · 60 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

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.

Directed by Woodie King Jr. · Written by Woodie King Jr.

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Morgan Freeman Malcolm X
Yolanda King Betty
Mansoor Najee-Ullah Elijah Muhammad's FOI
Tommy Redmond Hicks
Ossie Davis
Amiri Baraka
George Harris
Sam Singleton
Yusef Iman
Sonny Jim Gaines
Kirk Kirksey
Charles Griffin

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