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Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

Movie ★ 6.3 122 min

Drama Crime Thriller

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.

Dan Gilroy Director Dan Gilroy Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 17, 2017
Runtime
122 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$22.0M
Box office
$13.0M
IMDb
tt6000478
Country
United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, China
Language
English, Armenian, Spanish
Studio
Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund, Cross Creek Pictures, Bron Studios, Escape Artists

Themes

Cast

Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Roman J. Israel Colin Farrell Colin Farrell George Pierce Carmen Ejogo Carmen Ejogo Maya Alston Lynda Gravatt Lynda Gravatt Vernita Wells Amanda Warren Amanda Warren Lynn Jackson Hugo Armstrong Hugo Armstrong Fritz Molinar Sam Gilroy Sam Gilroy Connor Novick Tony Plana Tony Plana Jessie Salinas DeRon Horton DeRon Horton Derrell Ellerbee Amari Cheatom Amari Cheatom Carter Johnson Vince Cefalu Vince Cefalu Security Bailiff Tarina Pouncy Tarina Pouncy Hallway Bailiff Nazneen Contractor Nazneen Contractor Melina Nassour Niles Fitch Niles Fitch Langston Bailey Jocelyn Ayanna Jocelyn Ayanna Court Officer Bailiff Eli Bildner Eli Bildner Michael Wesley Robert Prescott Robert Prescott Adam Hilliard Sedale Threatt Jr. Sedale Threatt Jr. Jeff

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Frequently asked questions

What is Roman J. Israel, Esq. about?
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.
Who directed Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was directed by Dan Gilroy.
Who stars in Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. stars Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt.
When was Roman J. Israel, Esq. released?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a 2017 drama, crime, thriller film.
Where can I watch Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
You can watch Roman J. Israel, Esq. with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.