Death of a Prophet 43 years old
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.
Credits
Death of a Prophet Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Morgan Freeman He was 43, now 87 years old | as Malcolm X |
| George Harris He was 21, now 65 years old | |
| Ossie Davis He was 63, 87 years old when he died | |
| Tommy Redmond Hicks He was 18, now 62 years old | |
| Yolanda King She was 25, 51 years old when she died | as Betty |
| Amiri Baraka He was 46, 79 years old when he died |
Death of a Prophet Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Woodie King, Jr. as Director. He was 44 (now 87) years old | Directing |
| Woodie King, Jr. as Writer. He was 44 (now 87) years old | Writing |
| Robert Achs as Cinematography. | Crew |
Death of a Prophet (43 years)
- Release day: Thursday, January 01, 1981
- Runtime: 60 minutes