The Trial of the Moke
Originally released in 1978. The Trial of the Moke is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Stan Lathan.
Starring Franklyn Seales, Alfre Woodard, and Howard Rollins
Synopsis
Henry Flipper is the first black West Point graduate. Assigned to serve at Fort Davis in Texas, Flipper becomes the object of a conspiracy by his fellow cadets to rid the base of its only black graduate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Franklyn Seales
as Henry Flipper
Alfre Woodard
as Lucy Smith
Howard Rollins
as James Smith
Samuel L. Jackson
as Johnson Whittaker
Thalmus Rasulala
as William Chamberlain
Kristie Thatcher
as Molly Reilly
Ron Frazier
as Charles Nordstrom
Durwood McDonald
as Ross
Robert Burr
as William Shafter
John Mansfield
as Carl Wilhelmi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Broadway Theatre Archive
- PBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Trial of the Moke about?
Henry Flipper is the first black West Point graduate. Assigned to serve at Fort Davis in Texas, Flipper becomes the object of a conspiracy by his fellow cadets to rid the base of its only black gra...
Who directed The Trial of the Moke?
The Trial of the Moke was directed by Stan Lathan.
How long is The Trial of the Moke?
The Trial of the Moke has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Trial of the Moke released?
The Trial of the Moke was released on May 3, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Trial of the Moke?
The main cast of The Trial of the Moke includes Franklyn Seales, Alfre Woodard, Howard Rollins, Samuel L. Jackson, Thalmus Rasulala.