Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker
Synopsis
The story of Johnson Whittaker, one of the first African-American cadets admitted to West Point. Tied down and beaten by his fellow cadets
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Showtime - Assault at West Point commercial - 1994
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Samuel L. Jackson
Richard Greener
Sam Waterston
Daniel Chamberlain
Mason Adams
Henry D. Hyde
Val Avery
Gen. Sherman
Eddie Bracken
Maj. Charles T. Alexander
Gene Canfield
McIntosh
Robert Clohessy
Dan Broyles
Al Freeman Jr.
Old Johnson Whittaker
George Martin
President Rutherford B. Hayes
Ken Garito
Cadet Lewis Ostheim
Greg Germann
Vernon Bailey
John Glover
Maj. Asa Bird Gardiner
Brad Greenquist
Dr. Beard
Peter Maloney
Capt. William Smith Michie
Scott Paetty
Cadet George Burnett
Josef Sommer
Col. Morrow
Seth Gilliam
Cadet Johnson C. Whittaker
Anthony Rapp
Cadet Frederick G. Hodgson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Moses
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Moses
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Moses
Harry Moses
Terence Blanchard
Ken Kelsch
Jay Freund
Harry Moses
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Moses
Director
Harry Moses
Writer
Jay Freund
Editor
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Paul A. Simmons Jr.
Costume Design
Harry Moses
Producer
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
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What is Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker about?
The story of Johnson Whittaker, one of the first African-American cadets admitted to West Point. Tied down and beaten by his fellow cadets
Who directed Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker?
Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker was directed by Harry Moses.
Who stars in Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker?
The principal cast of Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker includes Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Waterston, Mason Adams, Val Avery, Eddie Bracken.
When was Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker released and how long is it?
Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker was composed by Terence Blanchard.