The Tuskegee Airmen

– During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate Africa..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)

During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

26 Aug 1995

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Robert Markowitz

Writer:

Paris Qualles (teleplay), Trey Ellis (teleplay), Ron Hutchinson (teleplay), Robert Williams (story), T.S. Cook (story)

Main Actors:

Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Courtney B. Vance

Plot:

During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 15 nominations.

Production:

HBO Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%