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Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

  • TV Movie
  • 19781978
  • 1h 40m
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Brad Dourif in Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force (1978)
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The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who was dismissed from the Air Force for being gay and the story of his fight to be reinstated.The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who was dismissed from the Air Force for being gay and the story of his fight to be reinstated.The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who was dismissed from the Air Force for being gay and the story of his fight to be reinstated.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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  • Director
    • Paul Leaf
  • Writer
    • John McGreevey
  • Stars
    • Brad Dourif
    • Ellen Holly
    • Harrison Page
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  • Director
    • Paul Leaf
  • Writer
    • John McGreevey
  • Stars
    • Brad Dourif
    • Ellen Holly
    • Harrison Page
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    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Sgt. Leonard Matlovichas Sgt. Leonard Matlovich
    Ellen Holly
    • Amyas Amy
    Harrison Page
    Harrison Page
    • Joshas Josh
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • Sgt. Langfordas Sgt. Langford
    Arnold Soboloff
    Arnold Soboloff
    Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat
    • Col. Bentonas Col. Benton
    Sandy Ward
    Sandy Ward
    • Maj. Bradleyas Maj. Bradley
    Alice Hirson
    Alice Hirson
    William Wintersole
    William Wintersole
    • Lt. Col. John Teasdaleas Lt. Col. John Teasdale
    James Brodhead
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Maj. Hollowayas Maj. Holloway
    Robert Burgos
    Robert Burgos
    Jack Stauffer
    Jack Stauffer
    Sal Viscuso
    Sal Viscuso
    Barney McFadden
    Edward Gallardo
    Edward Gallardo
    • Diegoas Diego
    Charles H. Gray
    Charles H. Gray
    • Col. McLeanas Col. McLean
    Harv Selsby
    • Airmanas Airman
    • Director
      • Paul Leaf
    • Writer
      • John McGreevey
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    The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who was dismissed from the Air Force for being gay and the story of his fight to be reinstated.
    • airman
    • military
    • gay
    • u.s. air force
    • virginia
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      Narrator: A complaint for injunctive, declaratory and mandatory relief was filed in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. On July 16th 1976 the presiding judge ruled against Sgt. Matlovich but added... The time has arrived when the Armed Forces need to reappraise the problem which homosexuality presents in the military context. Public attitudes are clearly changing. The Armed Forces have shown thay can lead the way on matters of discrimination and I suggest that this is an area that deserves its more intense and immediate study.

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    10/10
    Very Good Documentary
    This is an excellent TV documentary I luckily found on ebay one day. This movie is extremely rare so if you find it anywhere it won't be very cheap. some people are currently selling it on amazon, so if you want it you may find it there. I have 3 good reasons to watch this film. 1. Great acting 3. Good Quality 3. is very realistic If you like documentaries about the army you will like this. If you don't, I wouldn't suggest it. It also has an awkward plot, which made me think a little bit about getting it. Then I realized Brad Dourif was in it! He portrayed Sergeant Matlovich very well. If you get it I hope you enjoy it!
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    • Nov 18, 2007

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Il sergente Matlovich contro la U.S. Air Force
    • Production company
      • Tomorrow Entertainment
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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