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The Tuskegee Airmen

  • TV Movie
  • 19951995
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
6.4K
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Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Allen Payne, Courtney B. Vance, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
If you're looking for a film with real or fictional heroes to inspire you at any time of the year, we've got you covered. For amazing stories set in World War II, check out 'Unbroken,' 'The Tuskegee Airmen,' and 'Greyhound.' For films featuring women making major breakthroughs, watch 'Hidden Figures' and 'On the Basis of Sex.' If a Chadwick Boseman double feature is in the cards, catch him playing Jackie Robinson in '42' and Thurgood Marshall in 'Marshall.' For a fictional hero to root for in the fight against extraterrestrial invaders, check out 'Independence Day.' And lastly, to celebrate the original American Independence Day, drop the mic with 'Hamilton.'
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The true story of how a group of African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War IIThe true story of how a group of African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War IIThe true story of how a group of African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War II
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  • Director
    • Robert Markowitz
  • Writers
    • Paris Qualles(teleplay)
    • Trey Ellis(teleplay)
    • Ron Hutchinson(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Allen Payne
    • Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Markowitz
  • Writers
    • Paris Qualles(teleplay)
    • Trey Ellis(teleplay)
    • Ron Hutchinson(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Allen Payne
    • Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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    • 37User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Hannibal Leeas Hannibal Lee
    Allen Payne
    Allen Payne
    • Walter Peoplesas Walter Peoples
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Leroy Cappyas Leroy Cappy
    Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance
    • Lt. Glennas Lt. Glenn
    • (as Courtney Vance)
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • Benjamin O. Davisas Benjamin O. Davis
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Major Joyas Major Joy
    • (as Chris McDonald)
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    • Col. Rogersas Col. Rogers
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Senator Conyersas Senator Conyers
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Billy Robertsas Billy Roberts
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Lewis Johnsas Lewis Johns
    Christopher Bevins
    • Young Hannibalas Young Hannibal
    Eddie Braun
    Eddie Braun
    • Tail Gunneras Tail Gunner
    Max Daniels
    Max Daniels
    • Left Waist Gunneras Left Waist Gunner
    Jack Dwyer
    • Operations Officeras Operations Officer
    James Field
    • Conductoras Conductor
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Charleneas Charlene
    • (as Vivica Fox)
    Bennet Guillory
    Bennet Guillory
    • Hannibal's Fatheras Hannibal's Father
    David Harrod
    • White Pilot #1as White Pilot #1
    • Director
      • Robert Markowitz
    • Writers
      • Paris Qualles(teleplay)
      • Trey Ellis(teleplay)
      • Ron Hutchinson(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Most of the characters were fictitious composites of real pilots. However, Benjamin "B.O." Davis was very much a real person and was depicted accurately.
    • Goofs
      When Cadet Hannibal Lee is release by Major Joy for his first solo flight, he is given the typical order for all first solo flights: "Three circuits around the [traffic] pattern with full stop landings." The scene then cuts to Cadet Lee far above the traffic pattern altitude (obvious to any pilot) which is a violation of the order he has been given.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lt. Col. Benjamin O. Davis: We weren't assigned. We were requested.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Desperado/Dangerous Minds/Mortal Kombat/Beyond Rangoon/Lord of Illusions/The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Straighten Up and Fly Right
      Written by Nat 'King' Cole and Irving Mills
      Used by permission of EMI Mills Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
      Master used by permission of EMI Music Publishing

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A long, hard trip from Alabama to Hitler's Germany.
    This movie gives a good look at the first all black squadron of fighter pilots trained in Tuskegee, Alabama. The trials and tribulations of the "Fighting 99th" as they join the 332nd Fighter Group. They gained respect and much deserved recognition by escorting bombers over Germany. The Tuskegee Airmen received over 800 medals for their collective war efforts and never lost a single bomber under their protection. A standard, but memorable WWII flick with its share of 'dog-fights'.

    The hard working cast includes: Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., John Lithgow, Christopher McDonald and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

    NOTE: parts of the movie were filmed in Muskogee, Oklahoma at Davis Field. Local EMTs and firefighters were used as extras.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Uppdrag Berlin
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Price Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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