Edition |
[Full screen]. |
Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital surround stereo. |
Cast |
Danny Glover, Bob Gunton, Carl Lumbly, Glynn Turman, Mykelti Williamson. |
Credits |
Director of photography, William Wages ; editor, Andrew Doerfer ; music, Joel McNeely. |
Note |
Originally broadcast as a made-for-TV movie in 1997. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
Summary |
Fact-based story about the all-black U.S. Cavalry Troop H, which protected the Western territories in post-Civil War times. The story focuses on the troops' attempts to capture an Apache warrior, Vittorio, who slaughters the settlers in New Mexico. The film examines the racial tensions that existed between the black soldiers and some of the white soldiers, and the truths about the Indian invaders. |
Language |
English dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
African American soldiers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Drama.
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United States. Army -- African American troops -- History -- 19th century -- Drama.
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Afronorteamericanos -- Oeste (Estados Unidos) -- Historia -- Siglo XIX -- Teatro.
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Soldados -- Oeste (Estados Unidos) -- Historia -- Siglo XIX -- Teatro.
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Genre/Form |
Made-for-TV movies.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Historical -- Television.
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Western -- Television.
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Added Author |
Haid, Charles, 1943-
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Glover, Danny.
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Gunton, Bob.
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Lumbly, Carl.
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Turman, Glynn.
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Williamson, Mykelti.
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McNeely, Joel.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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ISBN |
0780652967 |
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9780780652965 |
Standard No. |
053939747027 |
Music No. |
T7470 Warner Home Video |
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