Concussion
“Even legends need a hero”
2015•PG-13•2h 3m•7.1•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Peter Landesman
Writer
Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$50M
Languages
English
Studio
Village Roadshow Pictures
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
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Dave Duerson
Stephen Moyer
Dr. Ron Hamilton
Richard T. Jones
Andre Waters
Paul Reiser
Dr. Elliot Pellman
Luke Wilson
Roger Goodell
Matthew Willig
Justin Strzelczyk
Production
Company
Village Roadshow Pictures
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
The Cantillon Company
Company
LStar Capital
Company
The Shuman Company
Company
Cara Films
Company
Scott Free Productions
Producer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Larry Shuman
Producer
David Wolthoff
Producer
Elizabeth Cantillon
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