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    Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

    1978 · Docudrama · 1h 40m

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  1. Aug 21, 1978 · Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force: Directed by Paul Leaf. With Brad Dourif, Ellen Holly, Harrison Page, Bill Duke. The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who was dismissed from the Air Force for being gay and the story of his fight to be reinstated.

    • (76)
    • Drama
    • Paul Leaf
    • 1978-08-21
  2. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force, made-for-television dramatization directed by Paul Leaf, written by John McGreevey, starring Brad Dourif in title role. Originally aired on NBC, August 21, 1978.

  3. in this film based on a true story, Leonard Matlovich (Brad Dourif) is a decorated Vietnam veteran who faces a court-martial from the U.S. Air Force after his admission of homosexuality.

    • Drama
    • Brad Dourif, Frank Converse, William Daniels
    • Paul Leaf
  4. Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force ★★½ 1978 A serviceman fights to remain in the Air Force after admitting his homosexuality. Compelling theme (from a true story) and good lead performance from Dourif are not enough to carry a rather flat made for TV script.

  5. The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who, in 1975, publicly divulged his homosexuality and fought to remain in service.

  6. In today's continuing heated discussions over gays in the military, Leonard Matlovich's story remains relevant and exemplary. Matlovich was brave to do what he did: to challenge the Air Force to reject him--a model member of the Force--because of who he was as a person.

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  8. A strong drama based on the true story of an Air Force sergeant's fight to stay in the service after admitting his homosexuality.

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