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The Story of a Three-Day Pass

19681h 27mMelvin Van Peebles

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Turner, a black American soldier, is given three days leave in Paris. Not knowing what to do with himself, he goes to a nightclub where he meets a French girl named Miriam. Their romance blossoms, but their love affair is darkened by Turner's impending departure and the specter of racial prejudice.

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What is The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968) about?

Turner, a black American soldier, is given three days leave in Paris. Not knowing what to do with himself, he goes to a nightclub where he meets a French girl named Miriam. Their romance blossoms, but their love affair is darkened by Turner's impending departure and the specter of racial prejudice.

Who stars in The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass stars Harry Baird (Turner), Nicole Berger (Miriam Gervais), Pierre Doris (Peasant), Christian Marin (hotelman), Hal Brav (The Captain). The film was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.

How long is The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968.

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