A Soldier's Story (1984)
A Soldier's Story is a 1984 mystery movie directed by Norman Jewison, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar and Art Evans.
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.
Quick answers
What is A Soldier's Story about?
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.
When was A Soldier's Story released?
A Soldier's Story was released on 14 September 1984.
How long is A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story runs 1h 41m.
Who made A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story was directed by Norman Jewison.
Where can I watch A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story is available on Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Howard Rollins as Captain Davenport
- Adolph Caesar as Sergeant Waters
- Art Evans as Private Wilkie
- Robert Townsend as Corporal Ellis
- Denzel Washington as Private First Class Peterson
- David Alan Grier as Corporal Cobb
- David Harris as Private Smalls
- Dennis Lipscomb as Captain Taylor
- Patti LaBelle as Big Mary
- Wings Hauser as Lieutenant Byrd
- Larry Riley as C.J. Memphis
- William Allen Young as Private Henson