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Red Tails

2012-01-19 · 125 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · History · War

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

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Directors
Anthony Hemingway
Production companies
Lucasfilm Ltd., Partnership Pictures
Countries
United States of America, Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 58,000,000
Revenue
USD 50,365,377

Top Cast

Bryan CranstonBryan CranstonColonel William Mortamus
David OyelowoDavid OyelowoJoe 'Lightning' Little
Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Major Emanuelle Stance
Daniela RuahDaniela RuahSofia
Terrence HowardTerrence HowardCol. A.J. Bullard
Andre RoyoAndre RoyoAntwan 'Coffee' Coleman
Robert KazinskyRobert KazinskyChester
Lee TergesenLee TergesenColonel Jack Tomlinson
Matthew LeitchMatthew LeitchLt. David Long
Michael B. JordanMichael B. JordanMaurice Wilson
Method ManMethod ManSticks
Gerald McRaneyGerald McRaneyLieutenant General Luntz
Matthew MarshMatthew MarshBrigadier General Hauser
Barnaby KayBarnaby KayCommanding General Westlake
Chris RiedellChris RiedellBomber Navigator
Leslie Odom Jr.Leslie Odom Jr.Declan 'Winky' Hall
Nate ParkerNate ParkerMarty Julian
Marcus T. PaulkMarcus T. PaulkDavid 'Deke' Watkins
Kevin PhillipsKevin PhillipsLeon 'Neon' Edwards
Paul FoxPaul FoxMiller

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