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"Malcolm X" quotes

Malcolm X poster
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
Genre: biography, drama, history
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

17 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
I mean you don't cuss none You don't talk that What ya know daddy jive - Malcolm X 00:10 I mean you don't cuss none You don't talk that... The body is a sacred temple - Malcolm X 00:39 The body is a sacred temple Why not look like what you are - Malcolm X 01:15 Why not look like what you are I'm telling you God's words not no hustle - Malcolm X 00:27 I'm telling you God's words not no hustle If you take one step toward Allah - Malcolm X 00:07 If you take one step toward Allah As 'black cruelty ' - Malcolm X 01:00 As 'black cruelty ' I read study - Malcolm X 00:42 I read study When that grafted blue eyed devil locked us in chains - Malcolm X 00:54 When that grafted blue eyed devil locked us in chains The Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches that the white man is a devil - Malcolm X 00:23 The Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches that the white man is... Who are you - Malcolm X 00:48 Who are you You can grovel and crawl for sin but not to save your soul - Malcolm X 00:22 You can grovel and crawl for sin but not to save your soul The merciful Allah has sent us a messenger - Malcolm X 00:27 The merciful Allah has sent us a messenger That is why five times daily we turn to Mecca to pray - Malcolm X 00:42 That is why five times daily we turn to Mecca to pray Brother Malcolm this is Sister Betty - Malcolm X 00:18 Brother Malcolm this is Sister Betty Brother Minister - Malcolm X 00:32 Brother Minister White man throw us a bone and we're supposed to forget - Malcolm X 00:29 White man throw us a bone and we're supposed to forget You can't bust out of here like they do in the movies - Malcolm X 00:17 You can't bust out of here like they do in the movies

Cast

Malcolm X - Denzel Washington
Betty Shabazz - Angela Bassett
Baines - Albert Hall
Elijah Muhammad - Al Freeman Jr.
West Indian Archie - Delroy Lindo
All Cast