Mutiny
“In 1944 200 black soldiers were willing to give up their lives. But not their dignity.”
Synopsis
Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were court-martialed for refusing to load another shipment. The men cited the Navy's lack of care for their safety.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Hooks
- Screenplay & Story
- James S. Henerson
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Mutiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Revelations Entertainment, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Hooks
James S. Henerson
Lee Holdridge
Ronald Víctor García, Eric Anderson
Stephen Lovejoy
Anthony Santa Croce, Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Hooks
Director
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
James S. Henerson
Writer
Stephen Lovejoy
Editor
Anthony Santa Croce
Producer
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Michael Novotny
Production Design
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Visual Effects Supervisor
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mutiny about?
Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were court-martialed for refusing to load another shipment. The men cited the Navy's lack of care for their safety.
Who directed Mutiny?
Mutiny was directed by Kevin Hooks.
Who stars in Mutiny?
The principal cast of Mutiny includes Michael Jai White, Duane Martin, David Ramsey, Matthew Glave, David Barry Gray.
When was Mutiny released and how long is it?
Mutiny was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Mutiny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mutiny was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mutiny?
Mutiny holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).