Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $50.4M worldwide, about 1.4 times its $35M budget
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Based on
Based on Concussion
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Filming locations
Filmed in Pittsburgh
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Setting
Set in California
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Music
Music by James Newton Howard
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Salvatore Totino
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Peter LandesmanWriter
- Jeanne Marie LaskasWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 12, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $35M
- Revenue
- $50.4M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Will SmithDr. Bennet Omalu
Alec BaldwinDr. Julian Bailes
Albert BrooksDr. Cyril Wecht
Gugu Mbatha-RawPrema Mutiso
David MorseMike Webster
Arliss HowardDr. Joseph Maroon
Mike O'MalleyDaniel Sullivan
Eddie MarsanDr. Steven DeKosky
Hill HarperChristopher Jones
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeDave Duerson
Stephen MoyerDr. Ron Hamilton
Richard T. JonesAndre Waters
Paul ReiserDr. Elliot Pellman
Luke WilsonRoger Goodell
Matthew WilligJustin Strzelczyk
Elizabeth TullochKeana Strzelczyk
Jason DavisDefense Attorney
Sara LindseyGracie
Kevin JiggettsFBI Agent
Gary GrubbsFBI Agent
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