Red Tails - Lucasfilm Wiki. Red Tails is a 2. American war film produced by Lucasfilm and released by 2. Century Fox. Although the film is preluded with a note that it is based on actual events, the characters are fictional, although "à clef" portrayals of individuals involved in the Tuskegee Airmen saga. The film is a fictionalized portrayal of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) servicemen during World War II. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States armed forces. Despite a worthy fact-based story and obvious good intentions, Red Tails suffers from one-dimensional characters, corny dialogue, and heaps of clichés. First Public Promotional Trailer for the feature film RED TAILS. 1944. World War II rages and the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Meanwhile the black pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program are courageously waging two wars at once -- one against enemies overseas, and the other against discrimination within the military and back home. YouTube Red Watch Queue Queue. Watch Queue Queue. Remove all; Disconnect; Loading. Watch Queue Queue. __count__/__total__ RedTailsMovie's channel. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe 1,538. 1:01. Play next; Play now; Red Tails | Memorial Day - Duration: 61 seconds. 22,562 views; 3 years ago; 2:29. Play next; Play now; Red Tails | We Fight - Duration: 2 minutes, 29 seconds. 62,337 views; 4 years ago; 1:03. Play next; Play now; Red Tails Vs Germans - Duration: 63 seconds. 204,888 views; 4. Red Tails is a 2012 American war film directed by Anthony Hemingway in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding, Jr. Get more information about Red Tails on TMDb. Changes; Share; Report; Overview. The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.The film epilogue states that the Tuskegee Airmen hold one of the best fighter records in World War II, and that 6. Tuskegee pilots were killed in action. Filmed in 2. 00. 9, Red Tails was directed by Anthony Hemingway from an original screenplay by John Ridley, with additional material shot the following year with executive producer George Lucas as director and Aaron Mc. Gruder as writer of the reshoots.[1]Red Tails is the first Lucasfilm production since the 1. Radioland Murders that is not associated with the Indiana Jones or Star Wars franchises. The film stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. Red Tails Synopsis. 1944. World War II rages and the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Meanwhile the black pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program are courageously waging two wars at once – one against enemies overseas, and the other against discrimination within the military and back home. Red Tails is a 2012 American war film produced by Lucasfilm and released by 20th Century Fox. Although the film is preluded with a note that it is based on actual events, the characters are fictional, although 'à clef' portrayals of individuals involved in the Tuskegee Airmen saga. The Tuskegee Airmen, an HBO made- for- television film about the same group of pilots) in his first theatrical film in five years,[7] and Terrence Howard (who had also portrayed a Tuskegee pilot in Hart's War).[8]Red Tails was also mixed in 3. D sound by Barco. In 1. 94. 4, as the air war over Europe is entering a deadly phase with increasing losses of bombers, the 3. Fighter Group (the Tuskegee Airmen) consisting of young African American USAAF fighter pilots, after enduring racism throughout their recruitment and training in the Tuskegee training program, are finally sent into combat in Italy. Although flying worn- out Curtiss P- 4. Warhawk aircraft and chafing at their ground attack missions against trains and enemy ground transport, the Tuskegee Airmen recognize that they may never fight the Luftwaffe in fighter- to- fighter combat. The tight- knit group of Capt. Martin "Easy" Julian (Nate Parker), Lt. Joe "Lightning" Little (David Oyelowo), Ray "Ray Gun" or "Junior" Gannon (Tristan Wilds), Andrew "Smoky" Salem (Ne- Yo), and Samuel "Joker" George (Elijah Kelley) under the guidance of Major Emanuel Stance (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) and Col. A. J. Bullard (Terrence Howard), face a white military bureaucracy still resistant to accepting black flyers as equals.[N 1]Strife develops between roommates and best friends, Easy and Lightning, each of whom are battling their own inner demons; Lightning is a hotheaded and reckless pilot who takes too many risks, while Easy is an alcoholic prone to self- doubt. After returning to base from a mission, Lightning spies a pretty Italian girl named Sofia (Daniela Ruah), becomes instantly infatuated with her, and starts a relationship. Meanwhile, Stance is able to secure a chance to "light up the board" when the Tuskegee Airmen are chosen to support the Allied landings at Anzio, Italy known as Operation Shingle. There, they battle Messerschmitt Bf 1. German ace pilot they nickname, "Pretty Boy" (Lars van Riesen), scoring their first aerial victories over the enemy, as well as destroying a German airfield. However, Ray Gun is injured during the battle and suffers impaired vision in one eye. Ray Gun begs Easy to keep him on the flight roster despite his impaired vision. Easy is reluctant, but ultimately relents and allows Ray Gun to keep flying. Bullard is then approached by the USAAF Bomber Command, who are impressed with the Tuskegee Airmen's performance and ask him to use his fighters as Boeing B- 1. Flying Fortress bomber escorts due to unacceptably high casualties among bomber crews. Bullard accepts on the condition that his unit be supplied with the new North American P- 5. Mustang[N 2]. The tails of the aircraft are painted bright red and become the unofficial name of the outfit. Bullard noted that the flaw of previous escort fighters is that they would recklessly pursue German fighters at the cost of protecting the bombers, so he orders his pilots to stay with the bombers at all costs. Their first escort mission is a success, with the 3. Luftwaffe aircraft without the loss of a single bomber. However, Ray Gun is shot down and captured while Deke crash lands and nearly dies. As a result of his injuries, Deke is discharged, and Ray Gun is assumed to be dead. Easy realizes it was his fault Ray Gun was allowed to fly, blames himself and spirals deeper into alcoholism. Lightning, worried about his friend, makes a deal with Easy; he will follow orders and fly less recklessly as long as Easy remains sober. Meanwhile, attitudes against the Tuskegee Airmen begin to change as they earn the bomber crews' respect, even being allowed into the "whites only" officer's club. Ray Gun is sent to a POW camp, where he is recruited by a group of POWs who are planning to escape. The escape attempt is successful, but some of the POWs are spotted by a guard so Ray Gun draws the Germans' attention while the other POWs escape. One of the POWs manages to reach the 3. Ray Gun's sacrifice, assuming him to be dead. Later, Lightning finally proposes to Sofia and though she originally hesitates, she later accepts as long as he stays in Italy, which he agrees to do. The Tuskegee Airmen are then tasked with escorting the first American bombers to attack Berlin. However, despite their P- 5. But the fighter squadron meant to relieve the 3. Easy makes the decision to stay with bombers all the way. They are then attacked by Pretty Boy, now leading a flight of the revolutionary new Messerschmitt Me 2. Despite being outclassed by their superior speed and 3. Tuskegee Airmen are able to shoot a few down. Pretty Boy manages to get on Easy's tail and is about to shoot him down, but at the last moment, Lightning attacks and kills Pretty Boy in a head- on attack. Although victorious, he is mortally wounded, and Lightning dies, and his plane crashes soon afterwards. Easy is then forced to inform Sofia about Lightning's death and consequently overcomes his alcoholism for good. At Lightning's funeral, Ray Gun miraculously returns, having survived his escape from German captivity. Ultimately, the Tuskegee Airmen are awarded the Presidential Unit Citation in honor of their achievements. Tuskegee Airmen: Capt. Wendell O. Pruitt with his crew chief, S/Sgt. Samuel W. Jacobs, c. November 1. 94. 4The Tuskegee Airmen’s aircraft had distinctive markings that led to the name, “Red Tails.”[N 3]As appearing in Red Tails, (main roles and screen credits identified): [1. Cuba Gooding, Jr. Major Emanuel Stance. Terrence Howard as Col. A. J Bullard. Nate Parker as Capt. Martin "Easy" Julian. David Oyelowo as Lt. Joe "Lightning" Little. Ne- Yo as Andrew "Smoky" Salem. Elijah Kelley as Samuel "Joker" George. Tristan Wilds as Ray "Ray Gun" or "Junior" Gannon. Kevin Phillips as Leon "Neon" Edwards. Marcus T. Paulk as David "The Deacon" Watkins. Michael B. Jordan as Maurice "Bumps" Wilson. Daniela Ruah as Sofia. Bryan Cranston as Col. William Mortamus. Ryan Early as Captain Bryce. Lars van Riesen as "Pretty Boy" (the German antagonist pilot). Method Man as "Sticks". Gerald Mc. Raney as General Luntz. Henry Garrett as Hart. Robert Kazinsky as Chester Barnes. Rick Otto as Flynt. Josh Dallas as Ryan Fling. Lee Tergesen as Col. Jack Tomilson. Andre Royo as Chief "Coffee" Coleman. Leslie Odom, Jr. as Walter "Winky" Hall. Jermaine Johnson as "Sneeky". Edwina Finley as "Ce. Ce". Stacie Davis as Mae. Aml Ameen as "Bag O'Bones". Rupert Penry- Jones as Campbell. When I first started working with George he told me about the story and the initial plan was to make this epic three or four hour movie. We wanted to start in the United States and show the full racism these guys had to go through, then go to the heroic story that we’re telling now and then come back and do the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. But it was just so unwieldy and also at that time, there was no way to have a roadshow three- hour movie in American cinemas. Every epic film had been a financial disaster, and we felt there just wasn’t an audience we could get the film out to. Then we got heavily into Young Indiana Jones, which ran for three or four years, then the Star Wars. Special Editions and the prequels, but throughout we did continue talking. However, once we finished Episode III we decided to go and meet people in the black community."[1. George Lucas began developing Red Tails around 1. Tuskegee Airmen from his friend George Hall, a photographer.[1. At the time, the film was scheduled for release in 1. Kevin Sullivan writing the screenplay and Thomas Carter directing.[1. Lucas originally conceived of the film as a long, detailed narrative similar to Lawrence of Arabia, and as a trilogy,[4] but after multiple script drafts, he decided to focus on the combat portion of the story.[1. He compared it to Tucker: The Man and His Dream as "a story too good to be true".[1. In researching the film, Lucasfilm invited some of the surviving Tuskegee Airmen to Skywalker Ranch, where they were interviewed about their experiences during World War II.[2. Lucasfilm was also given access to the original mission logbooks used by some of the pilots.[2. A number of writers worked on the project until John Ridley was hired in 2. Lucas held discussions with Samuel L. Jackson regarding Jackson possibly directing and acting in the film. Although Jackson praised the script, he did not commit to either role.[2. Anthony Hemingway, a former production assistant for Lucas' The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series,[2. Pre- production began in January 2. June 2. 00. 8 in Prague, Czech Republic, Italy and Croatia.[3] Production began in March 2. Sony F3. 5 cameras used for principal photography,[2. Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and England over a period from August to December.[3] While shooting in the Czech Republic, the actors also underwent a "boot camp" program, during which they lived in similar conditions to the actual Tuskegee Airmen.[2.
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