Antwone Fisher (2002)

6.9/10 120 min Drama History Romance

Overview

A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Cast

Denzel Washington

Dr. Jerome Davenport

Derek Luke

Antwone Fisher

Malcolm David Kelley

Antwone Fisher Age 7

Cory Hodges

Antwone Fisher Age 14

Viola Davis

Eva May

Joy Bryant

Cheryl Smolley

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Berta Davenport

Leonard Earl Howze

Pork Chop

Kevin Connolly

Slim

Rainoldo Gooding

Grayson

Novella Nelson

Mrs. Tate

Stephen Snedden

Berkley

Sung Kang

Receptionist

Yolonda Ross

Nadine

James Brolin

The Captain (uncredited)

Jenifer Lewis

Aunt Mary Williams (uncredited)

Charles Robinson

Howard

Earl Billings

Uncle James

Vernee Watson

Aunt Annette

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