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Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (1994)The story of Johnson Whittaker, one of the first African-American cadets admitted to West Point. Tied down and beaten by his fellow cadets, Whittaker was court-martialed on the grounds that... See full summary » Director:Harry MosesWriter:Harry Moses |
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Title: Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (TV 1994)
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Richard Greener
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Daniel Chamberlain
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Henry D. Hyde
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McIntosh
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Dan Broyles
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Old Johnson Whittaker
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Cadet Lewis Ostheim
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Vernon Bailey
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Dr. Beard
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Capt. William Smith Michie
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Cadet George Burnett
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The story of Johnson Whittaker, one of the first African-American cadets admitted to West Point. Tied down and beaten by his fellow cadets, Whittaker was court-martialed on the grounds that he staged his own assault to avoid taking a philosophy exam. His defense attorneys consisted of a racist and a Harvard Graduate who squabble over how best to present his defense. Written by Keath <keath@webtv.net>
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27 February 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Cadet Johnson Whittaker: I don't know, I'm not a hogs marker.
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The Garand rifle on the cover picture wasn't designed till the 1930s. See more »Quotes
Maj. Asa Bird Gardiner: They shouted, "This is how we mark hogs down South". How do they mark hogs down South?Cadet Johnson Whittaker: I don't know, I'm not a hogs marker.
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I am glad this story was dramatized. It is an excellent, if not frustrating story and it is played out well. I do have to disagree with the portrayal of Johnson Whittaker, though. I do not feel Seth Gilliam did a good job at portraying the conflict, emotion and frustration he must have felt. Scenes with Samuel L Jackson were, as always, excellent. And Sam Waterston was excellent playing a bigoted lawyer conflicted in his feelings towards race and upholding the law. This movie makes you incredulous. But, since it is accurate and based on the court records, gives us a good indication of the incredible injustices that the supposed justice system was upholding in the late 1800s. (I know, it was a court martial, not a trial, but still presumably based on justice.)