Concussion (2015)

November 12, 2015 (US) • Drama • 123m

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.

Director

Peter Landesman

Writers

Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas

Top Billed

Will Smith

Keywords

american football concussion biography based on true story doctor social justice professional sports brain damage sports injury nfl (national football league) medical drama human brain sports controversy biographical drama cte (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) neuropathology brain trauma research scientific integrity sports corruption nfl cover‑up sports ethics player safety institutional pressure corporate intimidation public health crisis

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Top Billed 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)

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)

Crew

Peter Landesman

Writer

Peter Landesman

Director

Jeanne Marie Laskas

Writer

Ridley Scott

Producer

William Goldenberg

Editor

Larry Shuman

Producer

Tom Frohling

Art Direction

David Wolthoff

Producer

Mary Vernieu

Casting

David Crank

Production Design

Michael Schaefer

Executive Producer

Lindsay Graham Ahanonu

Casting

David Crockett

Executive Producer

Salvatore Totino

Director of Photography

Elizabeth Cantillon

Producer

Amal Baggar

Co-Producer

James Newton Howard

Original Music Composer

Dayna Pink

Costume Design

Christina Myal

Assistant Art Director

Pierce Austin

Hairstylist

Chris Gallaher

Makeup Effects

David Alonzo

Digital Intermediate

James V. Kent

Set Decoration

Tracy Scott

Script Supervisor

Marisol Roncali

Casting Associate

Kathrine Gordon

Hair Department Head

Marianne Skiba

Makeup Artist

Morning Star Schott

Digital Intermediate

Kari Kramer

Seamstress

Dylan Goss

Helicopter Camera

Stacy Caballero

Assistant Costume Designer

Ando Johnson

Sound Effects Editor

Michael Minkler

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Jennifer Albaugh

Art Department Coordinator

Yen Do

Set Costumer

Melinda Sue Gordon

Still Photographer

Megan Graham

Script Supervisor

Linda Weaver

Casting Associate

Peter Geraghty

First Assistant Camera

Christian P. Minkler

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Dave McMoyler

Supervising Sound Editor

Justin Pelissero

Leadman

Jamie Dixon

Visual Effects Supervisor

Rick Owens

Foley

Gary A. Hecker

Foley

Jacenda Burkett

Makeup Department Head

Michelle Eisenreich

Visual Effects Producer

Michele C. Vallillo

Visual Effects Producer

Tami Lane

Makeup Effects

Michael Dolhi

Greensman

Dana Kay Hart

Costume Supervisor

Ray Bivins

Special Effects Coordinator

David Esparza

Sound Designer

Sherri Bramlett

Key Hair Stylist

Buster Pile

Construction Coordinator

Antonio Andraus

Leadman

Judy Murdock

Makeup Artist

John S. Moyer

Camera Operator

Jay Kemp

Gaffer

Brian Greenway

First Assistant Camera

Steve Cohagan

Rigging Gaffer

Andrew S. Eisen

First Assistant Editor

Greg Basser

Executive Producer

Ben Waisbren

Executive Producer

Bruce Berman

Executive Producer

Doug Delaney

Colorist

Michael Ford

Visual Effects Supervisor

Michelle Pazer

Dialogue Editor

Robert Troy

Dialogue Editor

Matthew Cavaliero

Property Master

Gregory D. Liegey

Visual Effects Supervisor

Giannina Facio

Producer

Reviews

Reno

⭐ 9/10

March 24, 2016

> At first in the past, all good things in the world were always denied.

Based on the real life story of a Nigerian forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu who discovered CTE disorder that most of the American football players are suffering from. So he fought for his theory against the NFL who was denying it. I was neutral when #OscarsSoWhite broke out, but for this movie I definitely agree on that. Whether he would have won or not, Will Smith n… read the rest.