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The Execution of Private Slovik (1974)

TV Movie  -  120 min  -  Biography | Drama
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The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.

Director:

Lamont Johnson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Sheen ...
Eddie Slovik
Mariclare Costello Mariclare Costello ...
Antoinette Slovik
Ned Beatty ...
Father Stafford
Gary Busey ...
Jimmy Feedek
Matt Clark Matt Clark ...
Dunn
Ben Hammer Ben Hammer ...
Lt. Col. Leacock
Warren J. Kemmerling Warren J. Kemmerling ...
Maj. Fellman (as Warren Kemmerling)
Charles Haid ...
Brockmeyer
Kathryn Grody Kathryn Grody ...
Margaret
Paul Lambert Paul Lambert ...
Joe Sirelli
Jon Cedar ...
Holloway
Joe George Joe George ...
109th Regiment Sergeant (as Joseph George)
Laurence Haddon Laurence Haddon ...
Piper
James Burr Johnson James Burr Johnson ...
NCO
Tom Ligon ...
Childs
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The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.

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Plot Keywords:

Desertion | Firing Squad | World War Two | Execution | 1940s  | See more »

Taglines:

Was it an Act of Cowardice... or an Act of Conscience?

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Execução do Soldado Slovik See more »

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

TV debut of Charlie Sheen. See more »

Quotes

Father Stafford: Give it another volley if you like it so much!
Lt. Col. Leacock: Take it easy, Padre! None of us are enjoying this.
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Soundtracks

"Tangerine"
Performed by Jimmy Dorsey See more »