Concussion (2015)

Even legends need a hero

Movie · Drama · 2h 3m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released November 12, 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.

Directed by Peter Landesman

Cast

• Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu
• Alec Baldwin as Dr. Julian Bailes
• Albert Brooks as Dr. Cyril Wecht
• Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Prema Mutiso
• David Morse as Mike Webster
• Arliss Howard as Dr. Joseph Maroon
• Mike O'Malley as Daniel Sullivan
• Eddie Marsan as Dr. Steven DeKosky
• Hill Harper as Christopher Jones
• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Dave Duerson
• Stephen Moyer as Dr. Ron Hamilton
• Richard T. Jones as Andre Waters

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