About this movie
In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also a black man—is sent from Washington to conduct an investigation. Facing an uncooperative chain of command and fearful black troops, Davenport must battle with deceit and prejudice in order to find out exactly who really did kill the Master Sergeant.
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Quick facts
Year
1984
Runtime
1h 41m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
204
Genre
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$6.0M
Cast
world war ii
louisiana
dead soldier
based on play or musical
racist
flashback
revenge
boot camp
blunt
taunting
1940s
military law
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Questions about A Soldier's Story
How long is A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story has a runtime of 1h 41m (1 hour and 41 minutes).
Who directed A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1984.
What genre is A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film (1984).
Who stars in A Soldier's Story?
The cast of A Soldier's Story includes Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, Robert Townsend, Denzel Washington.
What is the TMDB rating for A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 204 votes.
