Red Tails(2012)
“High-Octane Action and Daring Dogfights!”
Overview
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Director
Anthony Hemingway
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Budget
$58M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
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
Robert Kazinsky
as Chester
Lee Tergesen
as Colonel Jack Tomlinson
Matthew Leitch
as Lt. David Long
Michael B. Jordan
as Maurice Wilson
Method Man
as Sticks
Gerald McRaney
as Lieutenant General Luntz
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$58M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd. • Partnership Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Tails?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Red Tails (2012).
What is Red Tails about?▼
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Who directed Red Tails?▼
Red Tails was directed by Anthony Hemingway and released in 2012. It is a drama, history, war, action film.
How long is Red Tails?▼
Red Tails has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Red Tails?▼
The cast of Red Tails includes 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 and more.
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