The true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest United States fighter groups in World War II.The true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest United States fighter groups in World War II.The true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest United States fighter groups in World War II.
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 6 wins & 16 nominations total
Courtney B. Vance
- Lt. Glenn
- (as Courtney Vance)
Christopher McDonald
- Major Joy
- (as Chris McDonald)
Vivica A. Fox
- Charlene
- (as Vivica Fox)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMost of the characters were fictitious composites of real pilots. However, Benjamin "B.O." Davis was very much a real person and was depicted accurately.
- GoofsWhen 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]
Benjamin O. Davis: We weren't assigned. We were requested.
- SoundtracksStraighten 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
Featured review
Powerful Historical drama about the first squadron of negro air pilots during WW2.
Tuskegee Airmen is a timeless movie. Lawrence Fishburn plays the role of grudging hero to its maximum potential. The bad guys are racist and ignorant, but they are consistently confronted with the truth of their stupidity. This movie tells the tale, without an overtly biased point of view. There are certainly black men who failed to qualify as pilots during WW2, just as there were white. The racial struggle is brought to light without alienating anyone. The acting is extraordinary, the air fight scenes are power packed and the story is life itself. You must see this film.
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- mdeasy
- Feb 20, 2000
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $8,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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