Mutiny (TV 1999)

Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were ... See full summary »

Director:

Kevin Hooks

Writer:

James S. Henerson

Stars:

Michael Jai White, Duane Martin, David Ramsey

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Jai White	...	Ben Cooper
Duane Martin	...	B.J. Teach
David Ramsey	...	Vernon Nettles
Matthew Glave	...	Lt. Kirby
David Barry Gray	...	Ens. Norris
Lark Voorhies
Tanya Wright
James Sikking	...	Lt. Cmdr. Tynan (as James B. Sikking)
Troy Winbush	...	Leroy Wallis
Patrick Malone	...	Jersey
J. August Richards	...	Reece Johnson
Walter Jones	...	Shorty
Christopher Wiehl
Max Martini
Robin Gammell

Storyline

Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were court-martialed for refusing to load another shipment. The men cited the Navy's lack of care for their safety.

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Plot Keywords:

sailor | ship | munitions | bus | prison | 

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a sexual situation

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 March 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Port Chicago Mutiny

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Productions, NBC Studios, Revelations Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

On 26 July 1948, four years after the explosion at Port Chicago, President Truman ordered the end of segregation in all armed forces.

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Connections

Referenced in NCIS: Hiatus: Part 1 (2006)

User Reviews

Important story receives a mediocre presentation

This important story about black seaman given dangerous duty loading bombs aboard ships is most definitely one that should be told. Although the script and acting are certainly adequate, the story would be better told as an hour-long documentary rather than a two-hour, commercial filled made-for-tv movie. I'm glad I was exposed to the story.