The O. J. Simpson Story

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The O. J. Simpson Story
GenreBiography
Sport
Written byStephen Harrigan
Directed byJerrold Freedman [1]
Starring Bobby Hosea
Jessica Tuck
David Roberson
James Handy
Kimberly Russell
Harvey Jason
Composer Harald Kloser
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producer Robert Lovenheim
ProducerBob Lemchen
CinematographyJeffrey Jur
EditorKimberley Bennett
Running time90 minutes
Production companies 20th Century Fox Television
National Studios Inc.
Original release
Network Fox
ReleaseJanuary 31, 1995 (1995-01-31)

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]

Contents

Plot

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

Production

Simpson is portrayed by Bobby Hosea. [6] [7]

Reception

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]

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