The Trial of the Moke
- Drama
- TV Movie
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.
The Trial of the Moke is a 1978 drama TV movie based on the true story of Henry Flipper, the first black graduate of West Point. Assigned to Fort Davis in Texas, Flipper faces a cruel conspiracy from fellow cadets determined to force him out of the military. This historical film examines racial prejudice and institutional discrimination in the post-Civil War era.
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Franklyn SealesHenry Flipper
Alfre WoodardLucy Smith
Howard RollinsJames Smith
Samuel L. JacksonJohnson Whittaker
Thalmus RasulalaWilliam Chamberlain- Kristie ThatcherMolly Reilly
Ron FrazierCharles Nordstrom- Durwood McDonaldRoss
- Robert BurrWilliam Shafter
- John MansfieldCarl Wilhelmi
- James PickeringBentz
- Daniel MooneyMerrit Barber
Henry StrozierJoseph Sender- Montgomery DavisJudge Advocate Clous
- Bennett SargentColonel Pennypacker
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The Trial of the Moke — frequently asked
When was The Trial of the Moke released?
The Trial of the Moke premiered on May 3, 1978.
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real life of Henry Flipper, who made history as West Point's first black graduate and faced severe racial discrimination during his military service.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Flipper's assignment to Fort Davis in Texas, where he becomes the target of a conspiracy by white cadets seeking to remove him from the base due to his race.
What genre is this film?
The Trial of the Moke is a drama presented as a TV movie for broadcast television.
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