An African American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II.
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Title: A Soldier's Story (1984)
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Cast
| 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 | |
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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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EnglishRelease Date:
2 November 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La historia de un soldado See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$156,383, 16 September 1984, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$21,821,347Company Credits
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Captain Davenport: Twice?
Corporal Ellis: Yes sir.
Captain Davenport: Good.
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Written by Patti LaBelle, James R. Ellison (as James Ellison) and Armistead Edwards
Performed by Patti LaBelle
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The original off-Broadway Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. production of "A Soldier's Story " by Charles Fuller, opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City on November 20, 1981, ran until January 2, 1983, and won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1982. See more »Goofs
When C.J. hits his home run, it has the look of a walk off, game-winning home run, and all the other ballplayers gather around home plate to congratulate him, the White fans start to leave the stands and the Black fans celebrate. However, the Black players' dugout has a "Visitors" sign hanging from it, so the game wouldn't be over after a home run from the visiting team. See more »Quotes
Corporal Ellis: I've been driving this jeep for six months, sir. Only turned over twice.Captain Davenport: Twice?
Corporal Ellis: Yes sir.
Captain Davenport: Good.
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Pourin' Whiskey BluesWritten by Patti LaBelle, James R. Ellison (as James Ellison) and Armistead Edwards
Performed by Patti LaBelle
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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.