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 | 3.92 |
Directed By
Peter Landesman
Crew
Peter Landesman
Peter Landesman
Ridley Scott
Jeanne Marie Laskas
William Goldenberg
James Newton Howard
David Wolthoff
Salvatore Totino
Giannina Facio-Scott
Michael Schaefer
David Crank
Tom Frohling
David Crockett
Mary Vernieu
Elizabeth Cantillon
Amal Baggar
Lindsay Graham Ahanonu
Larry Shuman
Ray Bivins
Gary A. Hecker
Marisol Roncali
Antonio Andraus
Jay Kemp
Steve Cohagan
Brian Greenway
Michelle Eisenreich
Stacy Caballero
Dylan Goss
Andrew S. Eisen
James V. Kent
Tracy Scott
Jennifer Albaugh
Megan Graham
Linda Weaver
Rick Owens
Jacenda Burkett
Judy Murdock
Justin Pelissero
Christian P. Minkler
John S. Moyer
Michael Dolhi
Tami Lane
Buster Pile
Michele C. Vallillo
Chris Gallaher
David Alonzo
Melinda Sue Gordon
Jamie Dixon
Ando Johnson
Yen Do
David Esparza
Michael Minkler
Sherri Bramlett
Dana Kay Hart
Kari Kramer
Marianne Skiba
Dayna Pink
Peter Geraghty
Dave McMoyler
Pierce Austin
Christina Myal
Kathrine Gordon
Morning Star Schott
Bruce Berman
Greg Basser
Ben Waisbren
Doug Delaney
Michael Ford
Michelle Pazer
Robert Troy
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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