Coming to Blu-ray for the very first time is the critically acclaimed iconic film Malcolm X to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Directed by Spike Lee, the 1992 film stars Denzel Washington (who was nominated for an Academy Award), Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman, Jr. and Delroy Lindo. It dramatizes the key events of visionary leader Malcolm X’s life and is largely based on Alex Haley's 1965 book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The film follows his days from a small-time criminal known as Malcolm “Detroit Red” Little, through his conversion to the Islamic faith while in prison, his marriage to Betty X, his fallout with the Nation of Islam, the pilgrimage to Mecca and finally his assassination.
For the release, the film has been remastered with high definition picture and sound. It is packaged in a collectible digibook case that features a 40-page book filled with production notes and images. It includes all special features previously released in the 2005 Special Edition DVD.
Cast:
- Denzel Washington as Malcolm X
- Angela Bassett as Betty X
- Albert Hall as Baines
- Al Freeman, Jr. as Elijah Muhammad
- Delroy Lindo as West Indian Archie
- Spike Lee as Shorty
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Rudy
- Theresa Randle as Laura
- Kate Vernon as Sophia
- Lonette McKee as Louise Little
- Tommy Hollis as Earl Little
- James McDaniel as Brother Earl
- Steve White as Brother Johnson
- Ernest Lee Thomas as Sidney
- Jean-Claude La Marre as Benjamin 2X
- Wendell Pierce as Ben Thomas
- Giancarlo Esposito as Thomas Hayer
- Leonard L. Thomas as Leon Davis
- Michael Imperioli as Reporter at Fire Bombing
- Nicholas Turturro as Boston Cop
- Bobby Seale as Street Preacher
- Al Sharpton as Street Preacher
- Christopher Plummer as Chaplain Gill
- Karen Allen as Miss Dunne
- Peter Boyle as Captain Green
- William Kunstler as The Judge
- Nelson Mandela as Soweto Teacher
- Ossie Davis as Eulogy Performer
- David Patrick Kelly as Mr. Ostrowski
Special Features:
- Commentary by Spike Lee, Director of Photography Ernest Dickerson, Editor Barry Alexander Brown and Costume Designer Ruth Carter
- Deleted Scenes with Introduction by Spike Lee
- Featurette By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X
- Theatrical Trailer
- Bonus DVD: Oscar-Nominated 1972 Feature-Length Documentary Malcolm X
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