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Death of a Prophet

Death of a Prophet

1981·Movie·1h

Drama

4.8 / 10 (16 votes)

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.

Directed by
Woodie King Jr.
Original language
English
Released
1 January 1981

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Morgan Freeman

    Morgan Freeman

    Malcolm X

  • Yolanda King

    Yolanda King

    Betty

  • Mansoor Najee-Ullah

    Mansoor Najee-Ullah

    Elijah Muhammad's FOI

  • Tommy Redmond Hicks

    Tommy Redmond Hicks

  • Ossie Davis

    Ossie Davis

  • Amiri Baraka

    Amiri Baraka

  • George Harris

    George Harris

  • SS

    Sam Singleton

  • YI

    Yusef Iman

  • SJ

    Sonny Jim Gaines

  • KK

    Kirk Kirksey

  • CG

    Charles Griffin