american football,concussion,biography,doctor,professional sports,brain damage,sports injury,nfl (national football league),medical drama,human brain

Concussion (2015)

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Even legends need a hero

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Landesman
  • Profile picture of Will Smith
    Dr. Bennet Omalu Will Smith
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    Dr. Julian Bailes Alec Baldwin
  • Profile picture of Albert Brooks
    Dr. Cyril Wecht Albert Brooks
  • Profile picture of Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Prema Mutiso Gugu Mbatha-Raw
  • Profile picture of David Morse
    Mike Webster David Morse
  • Profile picture of Arliss Howard
    Dr. Joseph Maroon Arliss Howard
  • Profile picture of Mike O'Malley
    Daniel Sullivan Mike O'Malley
  • Profile picture of Eddie Marsan
    Dr. Steven DeKosky Eddie Marsan

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Keywords

  • american football
  • concussion
  • biography
  • doctor
  • professional sports
  • brain damage
  • sports injury
  • nfl (national football league)
  • medical drama
  • human brain