The Tuskegee Airmen

The Tuskegee Airmen

Director: Robert Markowitz Cast: Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
, Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
, Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher
Robert Markowitz
The Tuskegee Airmen

The Tuskegee Airmen

Director: Robert Markowitz Cast: Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
, Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
, Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher
Robert Markowitz

DVD (Wide Screen)

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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.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/09/2010
UPC: 0883929117536
Original Release: 1995
Rating: PG-13
Source: Hbo Home Video
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:46:00
Sales rank: 2,449

Special Features

Closed Caption; ; Cast & Crew Bios

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Laurence Fishburne Hannibal Lee
Cuba Gooding Jr. Billy `Train' Roberts
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Leroy Cappy
Andre Braugher Lt. Col Davis
John Lithgow Sen. Conyers
Christopher McDonald Maj. Joy
Daniel Hugh Kelly Col. Rogers
Allen Payne `Stick'
Mekhi Phifer Lewis Johns
Rosemary Murphy Eleanor Roosevelt
William Earl Ray Tank
Christopher Bevins Young Hannibal
Brett Jones Right Waist Gunner
Eddie Braun Tail Gunner
Max Daniels Left Waist Gunner
Jack Dwyer Operations Officer
Tim Kelleher Lt. Wesley (B17)
James Field Conductor
Vivica A. Fox Charlene
Bennet Guillory Hannibal's Father
David Harrod White Pilot No. 1
Johnny Judkins White Pilot No. 2
Tim Kellehen Lt. Wesley (B-17)
Doug Krouse Walter's Instructor
Ed Lauter Gen. Stevenson
Barry Lehman German Prisoner
Janet MacLachlan Hannibal's Mother
Allan McCormick Lewis's Instructor
Willie Minor Black Prisoner
Perry Moore Reggie Newton
Marco Perella Col. Sirca
David Pickens Gang Boss
Rick Snyder Chairman Cassidy
Allan R. Stokes Drill Sgt.
Courtney B. Vance Lt. Glenn
Ned Vaughn Capt. Butler (B-17)
Lee Holdridge Composer

Technical Credits
Robert Markowitz Director
Bill Carraro Producer,Producer
Frank Price Executive Producer,Producer
Robert Williams Executive Producer
Paris H. Qualles Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Trey Ellis Screenwriter
Ron Hutchinson Screenwriter
Tony Brubaker Stunts
Kevin LeRosa Stunts
Robi Reed-Humes Casting
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