Concussion (2015)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $35,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $50,400,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.5154 |
Directed By
Peter Landesman
Crew
Peter Landesman
Peter Landesman
Jeanne Marie Laskas
Ridley Scott
William Goldenberg
James Newton Howard
Salvatore Totino
Lindsay Graham Ahanonu
Mary Vernieu
David Crank
Tom Frohling
Elizabeth Cantillon
Larry Shuman
Giannina Facio-Scott
David Wolthoff
Amal Baggar
David Crockett
Michael Schaefer
Marisol Roncali
Linda Weaver
James V. Kent
Dayna Pink
Jennifer Albaugh
Christina Myal
Buster Pile
Michael Dolhi
Antonio Andraus
Justin Pelissero
Stacy Caballero
Dana Kay Hart
Kari Kramer
Yen Do
Tracy Scott
Megan Graham
John S. Moyer
Jay Kemp
Dylan Goss
Melinda Sue Gordon
Steve Cohagan
Peter Geraghty
Brian Greenway
Ray Bivins
Michelle Eisenreich
Michele C. Vallillo
Jamie Dixon
Rick Owens
Gary A. Hecker
David Esparza
Ando Johnson
Christian P. Minkler
Michael Minkler
Dave McMoyler
Kathrine Gordon
Pierce Austin
Sherri Bramlett
Jacenda Burkett
Judy Murdock
Marianne Skiba
Chris Gallaher
Tami Lane
David Alonzo
Morning Star Schott
Andrew S. Eisen
Greg Basser
Bruce Berman
Ben Waisbren
Doug Delaney
Michael Ford
Robert Troy
Michelle Pazer
Matthew Cavaliero
Gregory D. Liegey
TOP 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
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)
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