A Soldier's Story

Film
Drama
Calendar
1984
Time
1h 40m
PG

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.

Starring Howard E. Rollins, Jr., Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Grier, David Harris, Dennis Lipscomb, Larry Riley, Robert Townsend, Denzel Washington, William Allen Young, Patti LaBelle, Wings Hauser, Scott Paulin, John Hancock, Trey Wilson, Tom Howard, Michael Williams, Bobby McGee, Howard Rollins, Larry Riley,
Genres Drama , Suspense , Crime
Studios Sony Pictures
Popular UPC

1438175665
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Cast & Crew

  1. Cast Member
    Norman Jewison Director
  2. Cast Member
    Howard E. Rollins, Jr. Capt. Davenport
  3. Cast Member
    Adolph Caesar Sgt. Waters
  4. Cast Member
    Art Evans Private Wilkie
  5. Cast Member
    David Alan Grier Cpl. Cobb
  6. Cast Member
    David Harris Pvt. Smalls
  7. Cast Member
    Dennis Lipscomb Capt. Taylor
  8. Cast Member
    Larry Riley Pvt. CJ Memphis
  9. Cast Member
    Robert Townsend Cpl. Ellis
  10. Cast Member
    Denzel Washington Pfc. Peterson
  11. Cast Member
    William Allen Young Private Henson
  12. Cast Member
    Patti LaBelle Big Mary
  13. Cast Member
    Wings Hauser Lt. Byrd
  14. Cast Member
    Scott Paulin Capt. Wilcox
  15. Cast Member
    John Hancock Sgt. Washington
  16. Cast Member
    Trey Wilson Col. Nivens
  17. Cast Member
    Tom Howard Barracks soldier
  18. Cast Member
    Michael Williams Barracks Soldier
  19. Cast Member
    Bobby McGee Barracks soldier
  20. Cast Member
    Patrick Palmer Producer
  21. Cast Member
    Ronald L. Schwary Producer
  22. Cast Member
    Charles Schultz Executive Producer
  23. Cast Member
    Charles Fuller Play Author
  24. Cast Member
    Howard Rollins Captain Davenport
  25. Cast Member
    Larry Riley C.J. Memphis
  26. Cast Member
    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