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Mar 13, 1974 · The Execution of Private Slovik: Directed by Lamont Johnson. With Martin Sheen, Mariclare Costello, Ned Beatty, Gary Busey. The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.
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- Biography, Drama
- Lamont Johnson
- 1974-03-13
The Execution of Private Slovik is a nonfiction book by William Bradford Huie, published in 1954, and an American television movie that aired on NBC on March 13, 1974. [2] [3] The film was written for the screen by Richard Levinson , William Link , and director Lamont Johnson ; the film stars Martin Sheen , [4] and also features Charlie Sheen ...
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The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) - YouTube. Classic Movie House. 4.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 453. 36K views 3 years ago. The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the...
Determined to put his criminal record behind him, Eddie Slovik (Martin Sheen) finds a wife, settles down and thinks himself fortunate not to be drafted, owing to his prison record.
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- Lamont Johnson
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- Martin Sheen
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In 1974, the book was adapted by Lamont Johnson into a TV movie, also titled The Execution of Private Slovik, which starred Martin Sheen. The 1963 war film The Victors includes a scene featuring the execution of a deserter that closely resembles Slovik's desertion and execution.
2h 30m 1974. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Read More. Martin Sheen received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War, going to the firing squad in 1945.
