The Tuskegee Airmen

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Based on a true story, The Tuskegee Airmen chronicles the experiences of the first African-American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Using Hannibal Lee Laurence Fishburne as a focal point, the movie follows the airmen from their initial training at Tuskegee, Alabama, through their combat assignments during World War II. Featuring fascinating vintage military planes and exciting air-combat footage, the film also depicts the racism encountered by the pilots. In one example, the airmen are forced to give ...
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Overview

Based on a true story, The Tuskegee Airmen chronicles the experiences of the first African-American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Using Hannibal Lee Laurence Fishburne as a focal point, the movie follows the airmen from their initial training at Tuskegee, Alabama, through their combat assignments during World War II. Featuring fascinating vintage military planes and exciting air-combat footage, the film also depicts the racism encountered by the pilots. In one example, the airmen are forced to give their seats on a crowded train to German prisoners of war. Even after the airmen complete their training, the military brass is reluctant to trust them in battle. But First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt publicizes their plight by going to Tuskegee and having one of the African-American pilots take her for a plane ride, and shortly thereafter the airmen are assigned a combat role. Eventually they join with other African-American pilots in the 332nd Fighter Group where their skill in protecting bombers from enemy fighters finally earns them the respect they deserve. The screen story was co-authored by Robert Williams, one of the pilots trained at Tuskegee.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/17/2012
  • UPC: 883929188154
  • Original Release: 1995

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  • Source: Hbo Home Video
  • Region Code: A
  • Presentation: Subtitled / Dubbed
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Time: 1:46:00
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Sales rank: 13,180

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Laurence Fishburne Hannibal Lee
Andre Braugher Benjamin O. Davis
Eddie Braun Tail Gunner
Brett Jones Right Waist Gunner
Vivica A. Fox Charlene
Cuba Gooding Jr. Billy Roberts
Bennet Guillory Hannibal's Father
David Harrod White Pilot #1
Johnny Judkins White Pilot #2
Tim Kelleher Lt. Wesley (B17)
Daniel Hugh Kelly Col. Rogers
Ed Lauter General Stevenson
John Lithgow Senator Conyers
Janet MacLachlan Hannibal's Mother
Christopher McDonald Major Joy, Major Joy (as Chris McDonald)
Willie Minor Black Prisoner
Perry Moore Reggie Newton
Rosemary Murphy Eleanor Roosevelt
Allen Payne Walter Peoples
Marco Perella Col. Sirca
William Earl Ray Tank
Rick Snyder Chairman Cassidy
Courtney Vance Lt. Glenn
Ned Vaughn Capt. Butler (B-17)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Leroy Cappy
Technical Credits
Robert Markowitz Director
Carol Bahoric Co-producer
David Beatty Editor
Bill Carraro Producer
T.S. Cook Original Story, Screenwriter
Trey Ellis Screenwriter
Lee Holdridge Score Composer
Ron Hutchinson Screenwriter
Ileane Meltzer Costumes/Costume Designer
Ron Orieux Cinematographer
Frank Price Executive Producer
Paris Qualles Screenwriter
Robi Reed-Humes Casting
Sue Savage Set Decoration/Design
Bruce A. Simon Asst. Director
Russell J. Smith Art Director
Christian Wagener Production Designer
Robert Williams Executive Producer, Original Story
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Movie

    This is an excellent inspirational movie with a great cast. It an excellent addition to the African American video library. There were great performances by Allan Payne, Cuba Gooding, Jr and Lawrence Fishburne.

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