The O. J. Simpson Story
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| The O. J. Simpson Story | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography Sport |
| Written by | Stephen Harrigan |
| Directed by | Jerrold Freedman[1] |
| Starring | Bobby Hosea Jessica Tuck David Roberson James Handy Kimberly Russell Harvey Jason |
| Composer | Harald Kloser |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Robert Lovenheim |
| Producer | Bob Lemchen |
| Cinematography | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editor | Kimberley Bennett |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production companies | 20th Century Fox Television National Studios Inc. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Fox |
| Release | January 31, 1995 |
The O. J. Simpson Story is a 1995 American drama film directed by Jerrold Freedman and written by Stephen Harrigan. It stars Bobby Hosea, Jessica Tuck, David Roberson, James Handy, Kimberly Russell and Harvey Jason. It premiered on Fox on January 31, 1995.[2][3][4]
Plot[edit]
O.J. Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown is found murdered along with her friend Ron Goldman, outside Nicole's Brentwood townhouse. Simpson is brought to the police station as a suspect. As he struggles with police interrogation and the focus of the media, Simpson's life unfolds via flashbacks, from his first meeting with Nicole in 1977, to growing up in San Francisco in the 1960s, to O.J. and Nicole's romance and marriage in 1985. The pair gradually descend into domestic squabbles over Simpson's selfish and controlling behavior, with Nicole suffering depression and drug use.
Charged with the murders, Simpson panics and flees with his friend A. C. Cowlings, filmed by media. Simpson ultimately turns himself in, as his life of his prime flashes before his eyes; his friends, children, fame, and Nicole.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Bobby Hosea as O. J. Simpson
- Bumper Robinson as Young O. J. Simpson
- Jessica Tuck as Nicole Brown Simpson
- David Roberson as A. C. Cowlings
- James Handy as Det. Vannatter
- Kimberly Russell as Marguerite
- Harvey Jason as Howard Weitzman
- Bruce Weitz as Robert Shapiro
- Mariann Aalda as Eunice Simpson
- John Cann as Freeway Chris
- Noel Conlon as Nicole's Father
- Richard Fancy as Ed Ledbetter
- Jonathan R. Hoog as Justin
- Terrence Howard as Young A. C.
- Eugene Lee as Willie Mays
- Jarrett Lennon as Kevin
- Barry Livingston as Dr. Berney
- Henry Marshall as Dan
- Toy Newkirk as Young Marguerite
- Toni Sawyer as Nicole's Mother
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Professor Ford
- Jill Stokesberry as Freeway Kathy
- Jonathon Steele as Kato Kaelin
- Paul Witten as Ron Goldman
- Nastassia Yalley as Sydney
- Brian Ann Zoccola as Kevin's Mother
Production[edit]
Simpson is portrayed by Bobby Hosea.[6][7]
Reception[edit]
Bobby Hosea said in a interview that he felt his portrayal of Simpson ruined his career, stating that nobody wanted to hire him after.[8] Hosea reacted to Simpson's death in 2024 with "a mix of emotions and balances".[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ TV Guide
- ^ O'Connor, John J. (1995-01-31). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Now a Film About You-Know-What". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ Tim Gray (1995-01-30). "The O.J. Simpson Story". Variety.com. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ "The Oj Simpson Story Movie | Fox's 'O.J. Simpson Story' is docudrama at its worst". Articles.baltimoresun.com. 1995-01-31. Archived from the original on 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
- ^ Watch ‘The OJ Simpson Story,’ the 1995 TV Movie, in Its Entirety (Video) - Yahoo Entertainment
- ^ https://www.chicagotribune.com/1994/09/21/bobby-hosea-takes-a-risk-with-oj-simpson-role/
- ^ "FOX MOVIE CASTS O.J. IN BAD LIGHT". ipg.vt.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Actor Who Played O.J. in Forgotten 1995 Movie Recalls Their Cold Encounter, Yahoo News UK (23 March 2016).
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/coach-bobby-hosea-39752216_brain-injuries-have-been-and-will-continue-activity-7184159637758255105-k-Di
