Roman J. Israel, Esq.
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Roman J. Israel, Esq.

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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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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.

Released November 17, 2017

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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

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