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Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
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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.
Cast
Denzel Washingtonas Roman J. Israel
Colin Farrellas George Pierce
Carmen Ejogoas Maya Alston
Lynda Gravattas Vernita Wells
Amanda Warrenas Lynn Jackson
Hugo Armstrongas Fritz Molinar
Sam Gilroyas Connor Novick
Tony Planaas Jessie Salinas
DeRon Hortonas Derrell Ellerbee
Amari Cheatomas Carter Johnson
Vince Cefaluas Security Bailiff
Tarina Pouncyas Hallway Bailiff
Nazneen Contractoras Melina Nassour
Niles Fitchas Langston Bailey
Facts
| Release date | November 17, 2017 |
| Runtime | 122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $22,000,000 |
| Box office | $13,025,860 (0.6× budget) |
| IMDb | tt6000478 |
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Questions
How long is Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,438 votes, which places it #202 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 37%) and #1560 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was directed by Dan Gilroy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nightcrawler (2014), Velvet Buzzsaw (2019).
Who stars in Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Denzel Washington as Roman J. Israel; Colin Farrell as George Pierce; Carmen Ejogo as Maya Alston; Lynda Gravatt as Vernita Wells; Amanda Warren as Lynn Jackson; Hugo Armstrong as Fritz Molinar.
What is Roman J. Israel, Esq. rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23198.