# Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)

> An eccentric Los Angeles defense lawyer’s unwavering commitment to justice collides with financial desperation and the compromises of modern legal practice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/276587

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Dan Gilroy
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt, Amanda Warren, Hugo Armstrong, Sam Gilroy, Tony Plana
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6000478/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, morally tense, introspective, thoughtful movie night, legal thriller marathon

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