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A Soldier's Story
A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story

1984

6.8

Categories:

  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama

Overview:

In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also a black man—is sent from Washington to conduct an investigation. Facing an uncooperative chain of command and fearful black troops, Davenport must battle with deceit and prejudice in order to find out exactly who really did kill the Master Sergeant.

Norman Jewison

Director, Producer

Patrick J. Palmer

Producer

Ronald L. Schwary

Producer

Cast:

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  • Howard Rollins

    Howard Rollins

    Captain Davenport
  • Adolph Caesar

    Adolph Caesar

    Sergeant Waters
  • Art Evans

    Art Evans

    Private Wilkie
  • Robert Townsend

    Robert Townsend

    Corporal Ellis
  • Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington

    Private First Class Pe...
  • David Alan Grier

    David Alan Grier

    Corporal Cobb