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A Soldier's Story

67% | Sep 14, 1984 | Drama, Mystery, War, Crime

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.

Featured Crew

Norman Jewison
Director
Herbie Hancock
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Howard Rollins
Captain Davenport
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Adolph Caesar
Sergeant Waters
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Art Evans
Private Wilkie
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Robert Townsend
Corporal Ellis
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Denzel Washington
Private First Class Peterson

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