Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Release Date: 2017-11-17

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.

Rating: 6.349 / 10

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

Crew

Ben Ross - Executive Producer
Tom Elliott - Stunts
Dan Gilroy - Director
James Newton Howard - Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit - Director of Photography

Reviews

r96sk:

Denzel Washington is a delight to watch in <em>'Roman J. Israel, Esq.'</em>. 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...