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Detroit 2017
A 2017 American historical crime drama film, Detroit was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal. Starring John Boyega, Will Poulter, Algee Smith, Jason Mitchell, John Krasinski, and Anthony Mackie, the movie is based on the Algiers Motel incident from Detroit's 1967 12th Street Riot. The film's release marked the 50th anniversary of this event.
Detroit premiered at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on July 25, 2017, followed by a limited theatrical release beginning on July 28, and wide release on August 4 through Annapurna Pictures. Critics responded positively, especially praising Bigelow's direction, Boal's script, and performances by Poulter, Boyega, and Smith. Despite the acclaim, the film was financially unsuccessful, earning only $26 million against its $34 million budget.
Cast
- John BoyegaMelvin Dismukes
- Will PoulterPhilip Krauss
- Algee SmithLarry Reed
- Jacob LatimoreFred Temple
- Jason MitchellCarl Cooper
- Hannah MurrayJulie Ann Hysell
- Kaitlyn DeverKaren Malloy
- Jack ReynorDemens
- Ben O'TooleFlynn
- DetroitAubrey Pollard
- Peyton Alex SmithLee Forsythe
- Malcolm David KelleyMichael Clark
- Joseph David-JonesMorris
- Laz AlonsoCongressman Conyers
- Ephraim SykesJimmy
- Leon ThomasDarryl
- Gbenga AkinnagbeAubrey Pollard Sr.
- Chris ChalkOfficer Frank
- Jeremy StrongProsecuting Attorney Lang
- Austin HébertWarrant Officer Roberts of the Michigan Army National Guard
- MiguelMalcolm
- Khris DavisBlind Pig Patron
- John KrasinskiDefense Attorney Auerbach
- Anthony MackieKarl Greene
- Mason AlbanPolice Sergeant James
- Amari CheatomUndercover Cop at the blind pig
- Tyler James WilliamsLeon
- Dennis StaroselskyDetective Jones
- Darren GoldsteinDetective Tanchuck
- Jonny PAnnouncer for the Swingin' Time Revue
- Samira WileyVanessa
- Devin ClarkKid on Street helped by Dismukes
- Ricardo Pitts-WileySpencer
- Bates WilderMichigan State Police Sergeant
- Kris SidberryRoberta Pollard
- Lizan MitchellMa Pollard
- Chris CoyDetective Thomas
- Glenn FitzgeraldHomicide Detective Anderson
- Frank WoodJudge Demascio
- Jennifer EhleMorgue Doctor
Crew
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Writer
- Mark Boal
- Producer
- Megan Ellison, Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Matthew Budman, Colin Wilson, Greg Shapiro
- Cinematography
- Barry Ackroyd
- Editing
- William Goldenberg, Harry Yoon
- Music
- James Newton Howard
Details
- Production
- Annapurna Pictures, First Light, Page 1
- Distributor
- Annapurna Pictures
- Budget
- $34 million
- Box office
- $26 million
