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| Howard E. Rollins Jr. | ... | Captain Davenport | |
| Adolph Caesar | ... | Sergeant Waters | |
| Art Evans | ... | Private Wilkie | |
| David Alan Grier | ... | Corporal Cobb | |
| David Harris | ... | Private Smalls | |
| Dennis Lipscomb | ... | Captain Taylor | |
| Larry Riley | ... | C.J. Memphis | |
| Robert Townsend | ... | Corporal Ellis | |
| Denzel Washington | ... | Private First Class Peterson | |
| William Allen Young | ... | Private Henson | |
| Patti LaBelle | ... | Big Mary | |
| Wings Hauser | ... | Lieutenant Byrd | |
| Scott Paulin | ... | Captain Wilcox | |
| John Hancock | ... | Sergeant Washington | |
| Trey Wilson | ... | Colonel Nivens | |
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A black soldier is killed while returning to his base in the deep south. The white people of the area are suspected at first. A tough black army attorney is brought in to find out the truth. We find out a bit more about the dead soldier in flashbacks - and that he was unpopular. Will the attorney find the killer ? Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>
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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.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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2 November 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$156,383, 16 September 1984, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$21,821,347Company Credits
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Written by Larry Riley
Performed by Patti LaBelle and Larry Riley
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Only actors Adolph Caesar, Denzel Washington, and William Allen Young appeared in both this film and its original Negro Ensemble Company off-Broadway theater production in New York City. See more »Goofs
When the three black sergeants and Pvt Wilkie are seated in the bar, Pvt Wilkie has his unit patch sewn on his right shoulder. We later see Pvt Wilkie with his unit patch on his left shoulder. See more »Quotes
Colonel Nivens: Remember, you're the first colored officer most of these men ever seen. The Army expects you to set an example for the colored troops... and be a credit to your race.See more »
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CBS edited 5 minutes from this film for its 1987 network television premiere. See more »Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Body Rock/Irreconcilable Differences/A Soldier's Story/Love Streams (1984) See more »Soundtracks
Low Down Dirty ShameWritten by Larry Riley
Performed by Patti LaBelle and Larry Riley
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This is one of my all time favorite movies. The thing that I find so amazing is that few people have ever heard of it much less seen it. The acting and story line is excellent. This is one of those great whodunits with a great twist that compels us to examine our stereotypes and presumptions. If you find yourself looking for a great tip at the video store check this movie out. I think you'll enjoy it.