Concussion (2015)

11/12/2015 (US) • 2h 3m

Drama

Even legends need a hero

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.

Top Billed Cast

Will Smith

Dr. Bennet Omalu

Alec Baldwin

Dr. Julian Bailes

Albert Brooks

Dr. Cyril Wecht

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Prema Mutiso

David Morse

Mike Webster

Arliss Howard

Dr. Joseph Maroon

Mike O'Malley

Daniel Sullivan

Eddie Marsan

Dr. Steven DeKosky

Hill Harper

Christopher Jones


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$35,000,000.00

Revenue

$50,400,000.00

Keywords

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