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Red Tails (2012)

โ€œCourage has no color.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 745 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ActionAdventureDramaHistoryWar

#94 of 232 films from 2012 #952 of 2168 in action

Directed by Anthony Hemingway ยท Written by John Ridley, Aaron McGruder

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Overview

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

Cast

Bryan Cranstonas Colonel William Mortamus
David Oyelowoas Joe 'Lightning' Little
Cuba Gooding Jr.as Major Emanuelle Stance
Daniela Ruahas Sofia
Terrence Howardas Col. A.J. Bullard
Andre Royoas Antwan 'Coffee' Coleman
Robert Kazinskyas Chester
Lee Tergesenas Colonel Jack Tomlinson
Matthew Leitchas Lt. David Long
Michael B. Jordanas Maurice Wilson
Method Manas Sticks
Gerald McRaneyas Lieutenant General Luntz
Matthew Marshas Brigadier General Hauser
Barnaby Kayas Commanding General Westlake

Facts

Release dateJanuary 19, 2012
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$58,000,000
Box office$50,365,377 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0485985

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Questions

How long is Red Tails?
Red Tails runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Red Tails worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 745 votes, which places it #94 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 60%) and #952 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Red Tails?
Red Tails was directed by Anthony Hemingway.
Who stars in Red Tails?
Bryan Cranston as Colonel William Mortamus; David Oyelowo as Joe 'Lightning' Little; Cuba Gooding Jr. as Major Emanuelle Stance; Daniela Ruah as Sofia; Terrence Howard as Col. A.J. Bullard; Andre Royo as Antwan 'Coffee' Coleman.
What is Red Tails rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Red Tails?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37417.

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