Johnnie Gibson - F.B.I.
- Directed by: Bill Duke
- Starring: Lynn Whitfield, William Allen Young, Richard Lawson, John Lehne, Marta DuBois, Howard E. Rollins
- Genre: Action/Adventure
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- Video Release: 09/12/1992
- Run Time: 2hr
Synopsis
Director Bill Duke takes on the fascinating story of a proud black woman who sacrifices the peacefulness of her family life to work undercover for the FBI. Johnnie Gibson (Lynn Whitfield) joins the bureau over the objections of her husband (William Allen Young), who wants her to stay home and raise their daughter. Johnnie soon finds herself heading up a dangerous undercover operation with her partner (Howard Rollins). In trying to gain the trust of some dangerous gunrunners, she finds herself smitten with one charming suspect (Richard Lawson). Whitfield gives a strong performance in this very smart drama.
Director Bill Duke takes on the fascinating story of a proud black woman who sacrifices the peacefulness of her family life to work undercover for the FBI. Johnnie Gibson (Lynn Whitfield) joins the bureau over the objections of her husband (William Allen Young), who wants her to stay home and raise their daughter. Johnnie soon finds herself heading up a dangerous undercover operation with her partner (Howard Rollins). In trying to gain the trust of some dangerous gunrunners, she finds herself smitten with one charming suspect (Richard Lawson). Whitfield gives a strong performance in this very smart drama.
Production Notes
The film was shown on television in 1986.
The film was shot in Berkeley, California.
The real Johnnie Mae Gibson now handles student internships for the FBI.
Gibson's daughter, Tiffany, has a small role in the film, as Special Agent TC Russell's daughter.
Lynn Whitfield went on to win an Emmy for playing another real-life heroine in THE JOSEPHINE BAKER STORY.
The film was shown on television in 1986.
The film was shot in Berkeley, California.
The real Johnnie Mae Gibson now handles student internships for the FBI.
Gibson's daughter, Tiffany, has a small role in the film, as Special Agent TC Russell's daughter.
Lynn Whitfield went on to win an Emmy for playing another real-life heroine in THE JOSEPHINE BAKER STORY.
