Cadence (1990)

Charlie Sheen plays a rebellious inmate in an Army stockade.

Director:

Martin Sheen

Writers:

Dennis Shryack (screenplay), Gordon Weaver (novel)

Stars:

Charlie Sheen, Jay Brazeau, Matt Clark

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlie Sheen	...	Bean
Jay Brazeau	...	Mr. Vito
Matt Clark	...	Bean Sr.
Tom McBeath	...	Principal (as Tom Mcbeath)
David Glyn-Jones	...	Funeral Director
Samantha Langevin	...	Mrs. Vito
Jenn Griffin	...	Tattooist (as Jennifer Griffin)
Tony Pantages	...	G.I. - Bar
Deryl Hayes	...	M.P. in Bar
David Michael O'Neill	...	Sager
Roark Critchlow	...	Brooks
Martin Sheen	...	McKinney
Ramon Estevez	...	Gessner
James Marshall	...	Lamar
Laurence Fishburne	...	Stokes (as Larry Fishburne)

Storyline

Charlie Sheen plays a rebellious inmate in an Army stockade.

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Plot Keywords:

prison | sergeant | army life | 1960s | based on novel | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes you've got to stand out to fit in.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stockade

Filming Locations:

Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Gross:

$2,070,871 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Movie Group, The, Northern Lights Media Corp., Republic Pictures (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The nametag of the MP behind the reception desk at the psychiatric ward McKinney is sent to after his trial reads "Estevez" - Martin Sheen's original last name, and the last name of his son, Ramon, who plays Pfc. Gessner.

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Goofs

There are references to Creedence Clearwater Revival, even though the movie is set in 1965 and Creedence didn't go by that name until 1969.

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Quotes

Roosevelt Stokes: [Bean tries to isolate himself from the 'Soul Patrol'] Listen up, Bean. If you want to be over here by yourself, that's your business. But let me tell you something. We are *all* in this together! That means you do *not* operate entirely on your own in here. Nobody does. You will pull your weight, or we will make you wish you had. See, your being white don't mean *shit* in here. 'Cause as far as that old bastard out there is concerned, we're all *niggers* in here. You dig it!
Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean: I dig it.
Roosevelt Stokes: I knew ...
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Soundtracks

"End of My Journey"
Written and Performed by Harry Stewart

User Reviews

Great movie....really better that rated

This movie surprised me. I am not really big on Charlie Sheen movies, other than Platoon, but this is a truly good movie. Martin Sheen gives a good performance, as does the supporting cast. The setting, while not authentic, is real enough. The dialogue and acting are both excellent and believable. I found I was interested in the characters, and although the ending is predictable, it was fitting. I would recommend this movie to just about anyone, other that the hardcore action enthusiast. Definitely an entertaining film, and one that is quite a bit better than the rating it has received. I wouldn't hesitate to rent it again.