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Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

PG-13 122 minutes EN Drama , Crime , Thriller

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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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Denzel Washington

Roman J. Israel

Colin Farrell

George Pierce

Carmen Ejogo

Maya Alston

Lynda Gravatt

Vernita Wells

Amanda Warren

Lynn Jackson

Hugo Armstrong

Fritz Molinar

Sam Gilroy

Connor Novick

Tony Plana

Jessie Salinas

DeRon Horton

Derrell Ellerbee

Amari Cheatom

Carter Johnson

Vince Cefalu

Security Bailiff

Tarina Pouncy

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Robert Elswit

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John Gilroy

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Meg Everist

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Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

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Dan Gilroy

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Todd Black

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Jennifer Fox

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Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington is a delight to watch in 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.'.
I thoroughly liked the vast majority of this film, but even so it would be so much worse off if it wasn't for Washington; who nails his performance. Away from the lead, the cinematography is pleasant as is the premise and support cast; for which Colin Farrell is the standout.
It's a real interesting legal drama. There's not much to note here without wanting to spoil things, but I can say it's worth your time.

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

Production countries: United Arab Emirates, United States of America

Budget: $22,000,000

Revenue: $13,025,860

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PG-13 (Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Films given this rating may contain sexual content, brief or partial nudity, some strong language and innuendo, humor, mature themes, political themes, terror and/or intense action violence. However, bloodshed is rarely present. This is the minimum rating at which drug content is present.)

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