A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu’s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
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Film Cast:
- Dr. Bennet Omalu: Will Smith
- Dr. Julian Bailes: Alec Baldwin
- Dr. Cyril Wecht: Albert Brooks
- Prema Mutiso: Gugu Mbatha-Raw
- Mike Webster: David Morse
- Dr. Joseph Maroon: Arliss Howard
- Daniel Sullivan: Mike O’Malley
- Dr. Steven DeKosky: Eddie Marsan
- Christopher Jones: Hill Harper
- Dave Duerson: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Dr. Ron Hamilton: Stephen Moyer
- Andre Waters: Richard T. Jones
- Dr. Elliot Pellman: Paul Reiser
- Roger Goodell: Luke Wilson
- Justin Strzelczyk: Matthew Willig
- Keana Strzelczyk: Elizabeth Tulloch
- Defense Attorney: Jason Davis
- Gracie: Sara Lindsey
- FBI Agent: Kevin Jiggetts
- FBI Agent: Gary Grubbs
- Waters’ Mother: L. Scott Caldwell
- Mrs. Scott: Joni Bovill
- Graveyard Tech: Joshua Elijah Reese
- Angry Neurologist: Holt McCallany
- Hospital Security Guard: David Flick
- Assistant: Kelley Davis
- Strzelczyk’s Daughter: Samara Lee
- Young Reporter: Nathan Hollabaugh
- Rachel Green: Britanni Johnson
- Deputy Mayor: Randy Kovitz
- Paul Tagliabue: Dan Ziskie
- Father D’Amico: Larry John Meyers
- College Coach: Dan Anders
- High School Coach: Jeb Keller
- TV Reporter (Webster Site): Jackie Schafer
- TV Reporter (Interview): Mike Clark
- Tech: Jared Pfennigwerth
- Tech: Phillip Chorba
- Colleen Bailes: Alison Moir
- Strzelczyk’s Son: Dino Rende
- Paramedic: Cindy Jackson
- Contractor: Scott Miller
- Security Guard: Michael Schaich
- NFL Employee: Hennessey Joseph
- Piano Player: Antonia Long
- Lodi Morgue Tech: Lisa Earley
- Cantor: Ann B. Betters
- Louisville Head Football Coach: Joe Fishel
- Reporter at Westin: Dihlon McManne
- Altar Server (uncredited): Brittney Aleah
- Crockett (uncredited): Christopher Boyer
- Attorney (uncredited): Deborah Charity
- Business Woman (uncredited): Amy Lyn Elliott
- Doctor (uncredited): Joe Gallipoli
- Doctor (uncredited): Carmen Gangale
- NFL Mourner (uncredited): Trevor Lee Georgeson
- Football Coach (uncredited): David Gragg
- Amobi Okoye (uncredited): Eme Ikwuakor
- Corpse (uncredited): Dontez James
- NFL Football Player (uncredited): Wendell Kinney
- Pittsburgh Police Officer (uncredited): David Dale McCue
- Young Webster (uncredited): Ben McDonnell
- Mr. Scott (uncredited): Robert G. McKay
- NFL Lawyer (uncredited): Tiffany Sander McKenzie
- NFL Lawyer (uncredited): F. Robert McMurray
- Business Woman (uncredited): Kimberly Ryans
- ER Doctor: P. Scott Conner
- Justin Strelczyk (uncredited): Jared Scott
Film Crew:
- Producer: Ridley Scott
- Editor: William Goldenberg
- Original Music Composer: James Newton Howard
- Executive Producer: Bruce Berman
- Casting: Mary Vernieu
- Executive Producer: Ben Waisbren
- Director of Photography: Salvatore Totino
- Executive Producer: David Crockett
- Executive Producer: Michael Schaefer
- Hairstylist: Pierce Austin
- Hair Department Head: Kathrine Gordon
- Producer: Elizabeth Cantillon
- First Assistant Editor: Andrew S. Eisen
- Helicopter Camera: Dylan Goss
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Jamie Dixon
- Makeup Artist: Judy Murdock
- Production Design: David Crank
- Costume Design: Dayna Pink
- Casting: Lindsay Graham
- Foley: Gary A. Hecker
- Casting Associate: Linda Weaver
- Writer: Peter Landesman
- Still Photographer: Melinda Sue Gordon
- Art Direction: Tom Frohling
- Costume Supervisor: Dana Kay Hart
- Dialogue Editor: Robert Troy
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Christian P. Minkler
- Foley: Rick Owens
- Set Decoration: James V. Kent
- Makeup Department Head: Jacenda Burkett
- Visual Effects Producer: Michelle Eisenreich
- Visual Effects Producer: Michele C. Vallillo
- Co-Producer: Amal Baggar
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Michael Minkler
- Dialogue Editor: Michelle Pazer
- Camera Operator: John S. Moyer
- Gaffer: Jay Kemp
- Sound Designer: David Esparza
- Makeup Effects: Chris Gallaher
- Digital Intermediate: Morning Star Schott
- Writer: Jeanne Marie Laskas
- Producer: Larry Shuman
- Leadman: Antonio Andraus
- Supervising Sound Editor: Dave McMoyler
- Key Hair Stylist: Sherri Bramlett
- Script Supervisor: Tracy Scott
- Special Effects Coordinator: Ray Bivins
- Sound Effects Editor: Ando Johnson
- Assistant Costume Designer: Stacy Caballero
- Producer: Giannina Facio-Scott
- Producer: David Wolthoff
- First Assistant Camera: Brian Greenway
- Script Supervisor: Megan Graham
- Digital Intermediate: David Alonzo
- Casting Associate: Marisol Roncali
- Art Department Coordinator: Jenn Albaugh
- Property Master: Matthew Cavaliero
- Assistant Art Director: Christina Myal
- Construction Coordinator: Buster Pile
- Greensman: Michael Dolhi
- Leadman: Justin Pelissero
- Seamstress: Kari Kramer
- Set Costumer: Yen Do
- Rigging Gaffer: Steve Cohagan
- First Assistant Camera: Peter Geraghty
- Makeup Artist: Marianne Skiba
- Makeup Effects: Tami Lane
- Executive Producer: Greg Basser
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Michael Ford
Movie Reviews:
- Reno: > At first in the past, all good things in the world were always denied.
Based on the real life story of a Nigerian forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu who discovered CTE disorder that most of the American football players are suffering from. So he fought for his theory against the NFL who was denying it. I was neutral when #OscarsSoWhite broke out, but for this movie I definitely agree on that. Whether he would have won or not, Will Smith name should have been in the best male actor in the lead list.
That’s not at all, this movie did not qualify for any other category in the event which is not unfortunate, but deliberately the Academy chose a wrong side to stand. Felt like they are supporting NFL instead of fact and its own product. This biographical movie talked mainly about one particular sport, maybe there are other sports in the globe that might cause CTE as must as this one. Since Dr. Omalu’s research came from NFL players, so it was all about between them.
This is a wonderful movie, I was very surprised for it. In the past, every good thing in the world was always opposed in its beginning, but later accepted widely like the global warming. I hope people aware of such thing is exist and act accordingly. No need to abandon the sport, just change the rules and the style of play. This is one of the best movie you could find from the 2015. I think it is a must see biopic, the credit must go to Ridley Scott who is the man behind for this movie to happen.
9/10