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Jan 10, 2003 · With Derek Luke, Malcolm David Kelley, Cory Hodges, Denzel Washington. Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins.
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- Biography, Drama
- Denzel Washington
- 2003-01-10
Antwone Fisher is a 2002 American biographical drama film directed by and starring Denzel Washington in his film directing debut. [3] Washington stars in the film as the psychiatrist Jerome Davenport, alongside Hollywood newcomer Derek Luke, who plays the title role (and personally knew the real Antwone Fisher ), and former model Joy Bryant, as ...
The 2002 film Antwone Fisher was written by Fisher and directed by Denzel Washington . Early life and education. Fisher was born in prison to 17-year-old single mother Eva Mae Fisher. His father, 23-year-old Edward Elkins, had been shot dead by a jealous girlfriend two months earlier.
Luke's breakout role was in the title role of the Denzel Washington film Antwone Fisher. He appeared alongside American actor Laurence Fishburne as Kid in the 2003 film Biker Boyz.
Jan 1, 2003 · The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually ...
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- Denzel Washington
- PG-13
- Derek Luke
The newcomer Derek Luke, cast in the crucial central role after dozens of more experienced actors had been auditioned, turned out to be a friend of Antwone's; he didn't tell that to the filmmakers because he thought it would hurt his chances. The film is based on truth but some characters and events have been dramatized, we are told at the end.
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Denzel Washington is fantastic but Derek Luke gives such a terrific and layered performance as our lead (how is he not huge). It’s a story that’s been done before but the great characters and strong writing from Fisher himself really make this one stand out amongst the crowded genre.
