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Nov 2, 1984 · A Soldier's Story: Directed by Norman Jewison. With Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Grier. An African-American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Norman Jewison
- 1984-11-02
A Soldier's Story is a 1984 American mystery drama film directed and produced by Norman Jewison, adapted by Charles Fuller from his Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier's Play.
- A Soldier's Play, 1981 play, by Charles Fuller
- Charles Fuller
A Soldier's Story is a docudrama about the murder of a black sergeant in a Louisiana Army base in 1944, and the investigation by a black lawyer who conducts interviews with the soldiers and officers involved. The movie is criticized by Roger Ebert for its mechanical plot, its limited drama, and its ironic ending.
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An African-American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II. A black soldier is killed while returning to his base in the deep south. The white people of the area are suspected at first. A tough black army attorney is brought in to find out the truth.
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A black Army investigator (Howard E. Rollins Jr.) travels to a remote military base in the heart of the Louisiana backwoods to look into the mysterious murder of a black sergeant toward the...
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- Mystery & Thriller
- PG
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. During World War II, an African-American officer investigates a murder that may have been racially motivated. Cast & Crew. Read More. Norman Jewison. Director. Howard E Rollins. Captain Richard Davenport. Adolph Caesar.
