An African-American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II.
Director:
Norman Jewison
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Title: A Soldier's Story (1984)
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Cast
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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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Captain Davenport: Who gave you the right to judge? To decide who is fit to be a negro, and who is not? Who?
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One of three prestigious dramas that Norman Jewison made at Columbia Pictures during the late 1970s and early 1980s, all of which got Academy Award nominations. The films include Agnes of God (1985), A Soldier's Story (1984), and And Justice for All (1979). See more »Goofs
At about 1:42 Sgt. Waters and private Wilkie at drinking at the bar. Waters drains his glass in one gulp, continues his dialog, then drains it again. See more »Quotes
Private First Class Peterson: I didn't kill much. Some things need gettin' rid of. Man like Waters never did nobody no good anyway, Captain.Captain Davenport: Who gave you the right to judge? To decide who is fit to be a negro, and who is not? Who?
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CBS edited 5 minutes from this film for its 1987 network television premiere. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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EnglishRelease Date:
2 November 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$156,383, 16 September 1984Gross USA:
$21,821,347Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$21,821,347Company Credits
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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.