Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)2h02
Drama · Crime · Thriller
Director Dan Gilroy (6.5 avg)
Also directed Nightcrawler, Velvet Buzzsaw
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.
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Cast
Denzel Washington
Colin Farrell
Carmen Ejogo
Lynda Gravatt
Amanda Warren
Hugo Armstrong
Sam Gilroy
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