Death of a Prophet (1981)

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After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.

Director: Woodie King Jr.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
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Music: Max Roach
Cinematography: Robert Achs
Editing: Charles Sessoms
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death of a Prophet about?
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
Who directed Death of a Prophet?
Death of a Prophet was directed by Woodie King Jr..
Who stars in Death of a Prophet?
Death of a Prophet stars Morgan Freeman, Yolanda King, Mansoor Najee-Ullah, Tommy Redmond Hicks, Ossie Davis, Amiri Baraka.
How long is Death of a Prophet?
Death of a Prophet has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Death of a Prophet?
Death of a Prophet is a Drama film.
Where was Death of a Prophet produced?
Death of a Prophet was produced in United States of America.