10,000 Black Men Named George

Overview

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

Top cast

Andre Braugher

A. Philip Randolph

Charles S. Dutton

Milton Webster

Mario Van Peebles

Ashley Totten

Brock Peters

Leon Frey

Carla Brothers

Lucille Randolph

Kenneth McGregor

Barton Davis

Ellen Holly

Selena Frey

Ernestine Jackson

Mrs. Randolph

Ardon Bess

Daddy Moore

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Ordena Stephens

Sandi Totten

James McGowan

Desmond

Kedar Brown

James Randolph

Christopher Bondy

William Green

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Neville Edwards

E.J. Daniels

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Collette Micks

Mrs. Robbins

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Terry Hart

Conductor

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Emma Fleury Harvey

Isabel Robbins (as Emma Fleury)

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Mario Romano

Donaldson

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Camille James

Porter's Wife

Sandi Ross

Mrs. Walker

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