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Cast
Andre Braugher
as A. Philip Randolph
Charles S. Dutton
as Milton Webster
Mario Van Peebles
as Ashley Totten
Brock Peters
as Leon Frey
Carla Brothers
as Lucille Randolph
Kenneth McGregor
as Barton Davis
Ellen Holly
as Selena Frey
Ernestine Jackson
as Mrs. Randolph
Ardon Bess
as Daddy Moore
Ordena Stephens
as Sandi Totten
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorRobert Townsend
WritersCyrus Nowrasteh
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As10,000 Black Men Named George
About 10,000 Black Men Named George
In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied their civil and economic rights. 10,000 Black Men Named George, the title, refers to the fact Pullman porters were often called "George" by white passengers, which was considered a racial slur.
Directed by Robert Townsend, 10,000 Black Men Named George leans on a strong ensemble — Andre Braugher, Charles S. Dutton, Mario Van Peebles — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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