"Malcolm X" quotes
Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam.
Director: Spike Lee
Writer: Arnold Perl, Spike Lee, Alex Haley
Production: N/A
Year: 1992
MetaScore: 73/100
ImdbRating: 7.7
BoxOffice: $48,169,910
Released: 18 Nov 1992
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 19 wins & 24 nominations total
118 video clips
Malcolm XChaplain GillCaptain GreenElijah MuhammadBainesSoweto TeacherSelf - End CreditsEarl LittleBartenderFoxChollyBetty ShabazzShortyPhone VoiceCoedRudyWest Indian ArchieBrother EarlToomerSophiaLauraBladesPegBillie Holiday Quartet - Billie HolidaySpeaker #2School TeacherFbi AgentMr. OstrowskiYoung MalcolmBenjamin 2xTv HostEulogy Performer
00:35 A Negro in the big leagues that's something
00:03 Now you may be shocked by these words
00:03 And it reveals that there are still
00:03 He loved his master
00:03 Malcolm you one dead red nigger
00:03 To the group that was brutalizing us
00:34 The important thing is to be realistic
00:33 Oh my brothers and sisters
00:06 My name is Benjamin
00:03 Islam is
00:07 That's too much power for one man to have
00:15 You will be in the public eye
00:11 We didn't land on Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock landed on...
00:43 This is what they do
00:10 I mean you don't cuss none You don't talk that...
00:39 The body is a sacred temple
01:15 Why not look like what you are
01:14 Now these same Negro leaders
00:03 I'm a man
00:24 I ordered a single Jack
00:10 The only thing I like integrated
00:44 My man
00:31 The one God to whom praise is due forever
00:24 Like every hustler I was trapped
00:28 I was special The only colored kid in the class
00:06 Hey Little
00:11 We had the best organization the black man has ever seen
00:07 How's it feel Like there's no skin on my head
00:09 We need a driver Any suggestions
00:27 I'm telling you God's words not no hustle
00:07 If you take one step toward Allah
00:23 You know some people call this hate teaching
00:24 I've read some of your speeches
01:03 So what do I say about this so called national day of...
00:13 My father used to say that
00:28 The assassination
00:50 Would you mind explaining for us the meaning of your name
00:05 I'm half wop half nigger I'm not afraid of nobody
00:12 Now you're outfitted
00:15 See that spot Get it The spot
00:15 You missed me
00:12 I assumed that Don't assume anything
00:18 That chick is fine as May wine
00:25 That woman quit me
01:01 Am I the first white woman you've been with
00:15 I'll call you tomorrow
00:41 Come here Sophia
00:11 I'm tired of playing the cops I wanna be Bogart
00:17 Ham and cheese Yes sir Best in the house
00:05 What do you do
00:31 Tell him about Baldy
00:10 You wanna be in charge
01:00 As 'black cruelty '
00:36 You know what a friend you have in Jesus son
00:11 Red the jig is up
00:42 I read study
00:54 When that grafted blue eyed devil locked us in chains
00:23 The Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches that the white man is...
00:48 Who are you
00:22 You can grovel and crawl for sin but not to save your soul
00:27 The merciful Allah has sent us a messenger
00:42 That is why five times daily we turn to Mecca to pray
00:08 Yes sir But since neither of us are God
00:53 Why's everybody in this community making money but us
00:19 We're taught that Paul
00:38 The most dangerous creation in the world
01:01 You have been a thief
00:36 Let me talk to you brother
00:34 Oh I'm so surprised
00:11 As Salaam Alaikum That means Peace be unto you
00:27 You don't have to come here begging these folks for a...
00:15 See these are the questions you and I have to ask
00:16 My trouble is I love pigs feet and white women too much
00:18 Brother Malcolm this is Sister Betty
00:32 Brother Minister
00:24 Shorty
00:09 Don't be ashamed when I call you black You are
00:05 Take it easy This is me Shorty
00:09 Look he's still got his hair fried
00:18 See the building of a new nation
00:30 Too many of our women
00:10 Samson the strongest man that ever lived was destroyed
00:16 I love you Betty
00:20 What do you think
00:25 Open your eyes Open your eyes
00:37 Elijah Muhammad is trying to teach you and I
00:24 Father only means that you take care of your children...
00:04 He teaches us that all white men are devils
00:09 After me there will be no more
Cast
Malcolm X - Denzel Washington
Betty Shabazz - Angela Bassett
Baines - Albert Hall
Elijah Muhammad - Al Freeman Jr.
West Indian Archie - Delroy Lindo