Roman J. Israel, Esq.

PG-13

11/17/20172h 2m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ All rise. ~

Overview:

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.

Director:

Dan Gilroy

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$22,000,000.00

Revenue:

$13,025,860.00

Key words:

briefcase
civil rights
murder
lawyer
los angeles, california
courtroom

Cast

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

Sam Gilroy

~ as ~

Connor Novick

Tony Plana

~ as ~

Jessie Salinas

DeRon Horton

~ as ~

Derrell Ellerbee

Amari Cheatom

~ as ~

Carter Johnson

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Reviews (1)

r96sk
Written 5 year(s) ago
8
Denzel Washington is a delight to watch in 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.'.

I thoroughly liked the vast majority of this film, but even so it would be so much worse off if it wasn't for Washington; who nails his performance. Away from the lead, the cinematography is pleasant as is the premise and support cast; for which Colin Farrell is the standout.

It's a real interesting legal drama. There's not much to note here without wanting to spoil things, but I can say it's worth your time.