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Feature film — 2017

Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

6.32h 2mDrama — Crime — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 1,445 votes.

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Director: Dan Gilroy

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Cast & crew

Denzel Washington as Roman J. Israel

Denzel Washington

Roman J. Israel

Colin Farrell as George Pierce

Colin Farrell

George Pierce

Carmen Ejogo as Maya Alston

Carmen Ejogo

Maya Alston

Lynda Gravatt as Vernita Wells

Lynda Gravatt

Vernita Wells

Amanda Warren as Lynn Jackson

Amanda Warren

Lynn Jackson

Hugo Armstrong as Fritz Molinar

Hugo Armstrong

Fritz Molinar

Sam Gilroy as Connor Novick

Sam Gilroy

Connor Novick

Tony Plana as Jessie Salinas

Tony Plana

Jessie Salinas

DeRon Horton as Derrell Ellerbee

DeRon Horton

Derrell Ellerbee

Amari Cheatom as Carter Johnson

Amari Cheatom

Carter Johnson

Vince Cefalu as Security Bailiff

Vince Cefalu

Security Bailiff

Tarina Pouncy as Hallway Bailiff

Tarina Pouncy

Hallway Bailiff

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