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.

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

Hugo Armstrong
as Fritz Molinar

Sam Gilroy
as Connor Novick

Tony Plana
as Jessie Salinas

DeRon Horton
as Derrell Ellerbee

Amari Cheatom
as Carter Johnson
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...