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Denzel Washington's First Movie Star Performance Came In A Film No One Saw
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)
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Before his Oscar glory, Denzel Washington's first leading role in a little-known film is primed for rediscovery by Hollywood insiders.
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- Denzel Washington's breakout performance came in the 1981 film Carbon Copy, which was both his first major starring role and a box office flop that flew under the radar.
- Industry experts believe the rediscovery of this early Denzel performance could open doors for the film to be reimagined or adapted, giving his acclaimed acting chops a fresh spotlight.
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Denzel Washington, Carbon Copy