Roman J. Israel, Esq. 2017
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SplatHard-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Roman J. Israel
as George Pierce
as Maya Alston
as Vernita Wells
as Lynn Jackson
as Fritz Molinar
as Connor Novick
as Jessie Salinas
as Derrell Ellerbee
as Carter Johnson
Director:
Writer:
Dan Gilroy
Stars:
Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt, Amanda Warren, Hugo Armstrong, Sam Gilroy, Tony Plana, DeRon Horton, Amari Cheatom,
Genres:
Drama,Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Roman J. Israel
as George Pierce
as Maya Alston
as Vernita Wells
as Lynn Jackson
as Fritz Molinar
as Connor Novick
as Jessie Salinas
as Derrell Ellerbee
as Carter Johnson
as Security Bailiff
as Hallway Bailiff
as Melina Nassour
as Langston Bailey
as Court Officer Bailiff
as Michael Wesley
as Adam Hilliard
as Jeff
as Felicity Ellerbee
as James Lee
as Beth
as Lock-Up Guard
as Olivia Reed
as Kate Becker
as Coalition Activist #1
as Coalition Activist #2
as Homeless Man
as Will Wallace
as Leslie Hunt
as Mugger
as Armenian Man
as Marcus Jones
as Kathryn
as Abbas
as Pastor Jack
as Latino Wife
as Latino Husband
as Lakers PA Announcer
as Kyle Owens
as Diego Ortiz
as Danny Barnes
as Hitman
as ER Nurse (uncredited)
as Henry (uncredited)
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