The Trial of the Moke (1978): Cast
The Trial of the Moke is a 1978 drama directed by Stan Lathan, starring Franklyn Seales as Henry Flipper, Samuel L. Jackson and Alfre Woodard. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Broadway Theatre Archive
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Trial of the Moke About?
The premise of The Trial of the Moke without spoilers.
Henry Flipper, the first Black graduate of West Point, is posted to Fort Davis in Texas. There his fellow cadets mount a coordinated conspiracy to expel him, targeting the base’s sole Black officer. The film follows his battle against entrenched racism and his effort to retain his commission amid false accusations.
The Trial of the Moke Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- filmed play
- based on true story
The Trial of the Moke Cast & Characters
Franklyn Seales leads the cast as Henry Flipper, with Samuel L. Jackson as Johnson Whittaker and Alfre Woodard as Lucy Smith. Directed by Stan Lathan; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stan Lathan
- Franklyn Seales as Henry Flipper
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Samuel L. Jackson as Johnson Whittaker -
Alfre Woodard as Lucy Smith - Thalmus Rasulala as William Chamberlain
Also Starring in The Trial of the Moke
· 11 more- Ron Frazier Charles Nordstrom
- Robert Burr William Shafter
- John Mansfield Carl Wilhelmi
- Howard Rollins James Smith
- Henry Strozier Joseph Sender
- Durwood McDonald Ross
- Kristie Thatcher Molly Reilly
- James Pickering Bentz
- Daniel Mooney Merrit Barber
- Montgomery Davis Judge Advocate Clous
- Bennett Sargent Colonel Pennypacker
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The Trial of the Moke FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trial of the Moke, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trial of the Moke?
The Trial of the Moke runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Trial of the Moke released?
The Trial of the Moke was released on May 3, 1978.
Who directed The Trial of the Moke?
The Trial of the Moke was directed by Stan Lathan.
More films by Stan Lathan Who is in the cast of The Trial of the Moke?
The Trial of the Moke stars Franklyn Seales as Henry Flipper, Samuel L. Jackson as Johnson Whittaker and Alfre Woodard as Lucy Smith, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Trial of the Moke have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trial of the Moke has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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