Denzel Washington has been a prominent figure in Hollywood for more than four decades. On his 69th birthday, we list his most underrated films.
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'He Got Game'
Washington collaborated with director Spike Lee in 'He Got Game.' The film illuminates Jake's complex journey as a convicted father striving to influence hisson's choice of college.
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'The Manchurian Candidate'
The modern retelling starring Washington, Liev Schreiber, and Meryl Streep presents a compelling and suspenseful narrative with smart twists, offering a solid contemporary interpretation.
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'The Great Debaters'
Adapted from Tony Scherman's 1997 article for 'American Legacy,' 'The Great Debaters' explores resilience and hard work and is centered on Wiley College Professor Melvin B Tolson.
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'The Book of Eli'
In 2010, Allen and Albert Hughes directed 'The Book of Eli,' starring Washington as a blind man navigating the post-apocalyptic world to safeguard a mysterious book.