The Tuskegee Airmen |  | Director: Robert Markowitz
Actors: Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Courtney B. Vance, Andre Braugher
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $5.98
Buy New: $3.32
as of 2/10/2010 01:35 EST details
You Save: $2.66 (44%)
New (23) Used (13) Collectible (1) from $3.31
Seller: white_elephant_media
Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 1263
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 106 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: HBOD91285D
ISBN: 0783118147
UPC: 026359128523
EAN: 9780783118147
ASIN: B000053V7E
Theatrical Release Date: August 26, 1995
Release Date: January 23, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Fireballs of high speed air action explode off the screen in this exciting story of the fighting 99th the first squadron of black american pilots to be allowed to fight for their country. Courage knows no color and success is respect. A compelling true story of the 332nd fighter squadron. Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 08/30/2005 Starring: Laurence Fishburne Cuba Gooding Jr. Run time: 106 minutes Rating: Pg13
Amazon.com
This true story of the black flyers who broke the color barrier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II is a well-intentioned film highlighted by an excellent cast. Proud, solemn, Iowa-born Laurence Fishburne and city-kid hipster Cuba Gooding Jr. are among the hopefuls who meet en route to Tuskegee Air Force Base, where they are among the recruits for an "experimental" program to "prove" the abilities of the black man in the U.S. armed services. Fighting prejudice from racist officers and government officials and held to a consistently higher level of performance than their white counterparts, these men prove themselves in training and in combat, many of them dying for their country in the process. Andre Braugher costars as a West Point graduate who takes charge of the unit in Africa and in Italy (where it's christened the 332nd). The film is rousing, if slow starting and episodic, but it's periodically grounded by a host of war movie clichés, notably the calculated demise of practically every trainee introduced in the opening scenes (ironic given the 332nd's real-life combat record--high casualties for the enemy, low casualties among themselves, and no losses among the bombers they escorted). Ultimately the Emmy-nominated performances by moral backbone Fishburne and the dedicated Braugher and the energy and cocky confidence of Gooding give their battles both on and off the battlefield the sweet taste of victory. --Sean Axmaker
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 63
 Very good movie January 8, 2010
Debbie Obholz
This is a very good movie. It is well acted, contains plenty of action, and highlights an important part of American history involving the heroic sacrifices of African Americans in World War II.
The Tuskegee Airmen January 6, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The true story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first squadron of black American pilots to defend their country in World War II. Overcoming nearly insurmountable racial obstacles, the men of the "Fighting 99th" distinguished themselves and their race. This movie is an action-filled dramatization of the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Laurence Fishburnce gives a brilliant performance, capturing the spirit of brotherhood amongest the fighters at Tuskegee. A true story and a truly great movie.
Great Historical Movie November 19, 2009
D. Tierney (Seattle WA)
I thought that htis was one of the best movies that I have watched. I met members of this group at a Veterans event and it was great to get a perspective of their extraodinary service to our country.
Love this movie! November 15, 2009
Rebecca Espinosa (Alameda, CA)
Great movie! I ordered this one in spanish so that grandma could see it. She loved it!
The Struggle At Tuskegee October 15, 2009
Robert Burns Wadley (Amarillo, Texas)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a history buff and a white person who despises the acts of any who consider themselves to be superior to any other race, I enjoyed seeing that these black men continued to prove their worth in the face of the pointless pressure applied by white officers who supposed themselves to be better. I understand from availing myself to other sources that the information provided by this movie are factual, but perhaps understated. I am proud of these brave men and I am sorry they never really received all that was due them as heroes. The foibles that these men exhibited only showed that they are quite human, and certainly no white person could deny similar traits. The story moves quite well in every aspect. The use of authentic vehicles was well done and crashes, et cetera, were done without destroying any vintage aircraft. This is a story that must be told, and has been told in this movie to good effect.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 63
|
|
|
