A Soldier’s Story

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A Soldier's Story (1984)

101 min - Drama, Mystery, War, Crime - 14 September 1984
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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.

Director:  Norman Jewison

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Storyline

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.


Collections: Norman Jewison

Genres: Drama, Mystery, War, Crime

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Language:  English
Release Date:  14 September 1984

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Caldix, Columbia Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 41 min
Hakam Ghanem
Author: Hakam Ghanem