Roman J. Israel, Esq.

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.

Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

as Roman J. Israel

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

as George Pierce

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

as Maya Alston

Lynda Gravatt

Lynda Gravatt

as Vernita Wells

Amanda Warren

Amanda Warren

as Lynn Jackson

Hugo Armstrong

Hugo Armstrong

as Fritz Molinar

Sam Gilroy

Sam Gilroy

as Connor Novick

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

as Jessie Salinas

DeRon Horton

DeRon Horton

as Derrell Ellerbee

Amari Cheatom

Amari Cheatom

as Carter Johnson

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; who nails his performance. Away from the lead, the cinematography is pleasant as is the premise an...

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