The Color of Courage
Synopsis
Based on the landmark civil rights case Sipes vs. McGhee, The Color of Courage chronicles the friendship between a white woman and a black woman whose family, the McGhees, has moved into a previously all-white neighborhood. A McGhee granddaughter, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson, wrote the script.
Top Cast
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Linda Hamilton
Anna Sipes
Lynn Whitfield
Minnie McGhee
Bruce Greenwood
Benjamin Sipes
Roger Guenveur Smith
Mac McGhee
David Andrews
Philip Renfrew
Jenny O'Hara
Dorothy Renfrew
Gannon Brown
Reggie McGhee
Shan Elliot
Orsel McGhee
Tegan Moss
Maggie Sipes
Kevin McNulty
Thompson
Paul Jarrett
Stanford
Dee Jay Jackson
Fred
Bill Dow
Winchell
Gillian Barber
Carol
Glynis Davies
Audrey
Linden Banks
Andrews
Fred Henderson
Donnelly
Blu Mankuma
Hollis Grey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Rose
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- The Color of Courage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lee Rose Productions, Studios USA, Universal Studios Home Video, USA Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Rose
Terence Blanchard
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Rose
Director
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Color of Courage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Color of Courage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Color of Courage about?
Based on the landmark civil rights case Sipes vs. McGhee, The Color of Courage chronicles the friendship between a white woman and a black woman whose family, the McGhees, has moved into a previously all-white neighborhood. A McGhee granddaughter, Kathleen McGhee-Anderson, wrote the script.
Who directed The Color of Courage?
The Color of Courage was directed by Lee Rose.
Who stars in The Color of Courage?
The principal cast of The Color of Courage includes Linda Hamilton, Lynn Whitfield, Bruce Greenwood, Roger Guenveur Smith, David Andrews.
When was The Color of Courage released and how long is it?
The Color of Courage was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Color of Courage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Color of Courage was composed by Terence Blanchard.