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A Soldier's Story

PG19841h 41mNorman Jewison
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 66

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"Alone, far from home, and far from justice, he has three days to learn the truth about a murder... and the truth is a story you won't forget."

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.

MysteryCrimeDrama
World War IiLouisianaDead SoldierBased On Play Or MusicalRacistFlashbackRevengeBoot CampBluntTaunting

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Soldier's Story (1984) 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.

Who stars in A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story stars Howard Rollins (Captain Davenport), Adolph Caesar (Sergeant Waters), Art Evans (Private Wilkie), Robert Townsend (Corporal Ellis), Denzel Washington (Private First Class Peterson). The film was directed by Norman Jewison.

How long is A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is A Soldier's Story worth watching?

A Soldier's Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Mystery, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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