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 ...
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Title: Mutiny (TV Movie 1999)
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| 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) | |
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| Robin Gammell | |||
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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. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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Country:
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28 March 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Port Chicago Mutiny See more »Company Credits
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On 26 July 1948, four years after the explosion at Port Chicago, President Truman ordered the end of segregation in all armed forces. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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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.