A Soldier's Story
Tensions flare in this gripping film about a murder on a black army base near the end of World War II. Captain Davenport, a proud black army attorney, is sent to Fort Neal, Louisiana, to investigate the ruthless shooting death of Sergeant Waters. Through interviews with Sarge's men, Davenport learns that he was a vicious man who served the white world and despised his own roots.

Cast & Crew
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Norman Jewison Director
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Howard E. Rollins, Jr. Capt. Davenport
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Adolph Caesar Sgt. Waters
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Art Evans Private Wilkie
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David Alan Grier Cpl. Cobb
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David Harris Pvt. Smalls
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Dennis Lipscomb Capt. Taylor
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Larry Riley Pvt. CJ Memphis
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Robert Townsend Cpl. Ellis
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Denzel Washington Pfc. Peterson
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William Allen Young Private Henson
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Patti LaBelle Big Mary
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Wings Hauser Lt. Byrd
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Scott Paulin Capt. Wilcox
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John Hancock Sgt. Washington
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Trey Wilson Col. Nivens
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Tom Howard Barracks soldier
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Michael Williams Barracks Soldier
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Bobby McGee Barracks soldier
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Patrick Palmer Producer
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Ronald L. Schwary Producer
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Charles Schultz Executive Producer
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Charles Fuller Play Author
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Howard Rollins Captain Davenport
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Larry Riley C.J. Memphis
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Ronald Schwary Producer
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Title A Soldier's Story
Release Date 1984-09-14
Country USA
Genres Drama, Suspense, Crime
Runtime 1h 40m
Sub Genres Courtroom Drama, Message Movie, Ensemble Film
Language English