The story of Johnson Whittaker, one of the first African-American cadets admitted to West Point. Tied down and beaten by his fellow cadets, Whittaker was court-martialed on the grounds that he staged his own assault to avoid taking a philosophy exam. His defense attorneys consisted of a racist and a Harvard Graduate who squabble over how best to present his defense.

Starring:

Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Waterston, Mason Adams, Val Avery, Eddie Bracken, Gene Canfield, Robert Clohessy, Al Freeman Jr., Ken Garito, Greg Germann, John Glover, Brad Greenquist, Peter Maloney, George Martin, Scott Paetty

Genre:

Drama, Thriller