Concussion
Even legends need a hero
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$35000000
Revenue
$50400000
Runtime
123 min
Release Date
2015-11-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2600
Vote Average
7.1
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
Elizabeth Tulloch
Keana Strzelczyk
Jason Davis
Defense Attorney
Sara Lindsey
Gracie
Kevin Jiggetts
FBI Agent
Gary Grubbs
FBI Agent
L. Scott Caldwell
Waters' Mother
Joni Bovill
Mrs. Scott
Joshua Elijah Reese
Graveyard Tech
Holt McCallany
Angry Neurologist
David Flick
Hospital Security Guard
Kelley Davis
Assistant
Samara Lee
Strzelczyk's Daughter
Nathan Hollabaugh
Young Reporter
Britanni Johnson
Rachel Green
Randy Kovitz
Deputy Mayor
Dan Ziskie
Paul Tagliabue
Larry John Meyers
Father D'Amico
Dan Anders
College Coach
Jeb Keller
High School Coach
Jackie Schafer
TV Reporter (Webster Site)
Mike Clark
TV Reporter (Interview)
Jared Pfennigwerth
Tech
Phillip Chorba
Tech
Alison Moir
Colleen Bailes
Dino Rende
Strzelczyk's Son
Cindy Jackson
Paramedic
Scott Miller
Contractor
Michael Schaich
Security Guard
Hennessey Joseph
NFL Employee
Antonia Long
Piano Player
Lisa Earley
Lodi Morgue Tech
Ann B. Betters
Cantor
Joe Fishel
Louisville Head Football Coach
Dihlon McManne
Reporter at Westin
Brittney Aleah
Altar Server (uncredited)
Christopher Boyer
Crockett (uncredited)
Deborah Charity
Attorney (uncredited)
Amy Lyn Elliott
Business Woman (uncredited)
Joe Gallipoli
Doctor (uncredited)
Carmen Gangale
Doctor (uncredited)
Trevor Lee Georgeson
NFL Mourner (uncredited)
David Gragg
Football Coach (uncredited)
Eme Ikwuakor
Amobi Okoye (uncredited)
Dontez James
Corpse (uncredited)
Wendell Kinney
NFL Football Player (uncredited)
David Dale McCue
Pittsburgh Police Officer (uncredited)
Ben McDonnell
Young Webster (uncredited)
Robert G. McKay
Mr. Scott (uncredited)
F. Robert McMurray
NFL Lawyer (uncredited)
Kimberly Ryans
Business Woman (uncredited)
P. Scott Conner
ER Doctor
Jared Scott
Justin Strelczyk (uncredited)
Jackson Nunn
Church Member (uncredited)
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