Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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 |
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>
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.