A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story

Director: Norman Jewison Cast: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Howard E. Rollins Jr.
, Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
, Dennis Lipscomb
Dennis Lipscomb
, Art Evans
Art Evans
Norman Jewison
A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story

Director: Norman Jewison Cast: Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Howard E. Rollins Jr.
, Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
, Dennis Lipscomb
Dennis Lipscomb
, Art Evans
Art Evans
Norman Jewison

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Overview

Inspired by the Herman Melville novel Billy Budd, writer Charles Fuller created the Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier's Play, which he then adapted into this film drama in 1984, for socially conscious, liberal director Norman Jewison. In the racially-divided 1940s, Fort Neal, Louisiana, is a military base where black soldiers are sent not to fight in WWII but to play baseball against other armed forces teams. The murder of a black sergeant, Waters (Adolph Caesar) brings an investigator, Captain Davenport (Howard E. Rollins, Jr.) to the base. Davenport, the first black officer that most of the men have ever met, suspects that a pair of white men were responsible for Waters' death, but his probe reveals that nearly everyone, regardless of skin color, had ample reason to kill the loathsome but pitiable Waters. The cast of A Soldier's Story features early supporting performances from several African-American actors who would go on to greater prominence, including Denzel Washington, David Alan Grier, and Robert Townsend. The film was nominated for three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Caesar) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Product Details

Release Date: 12/07/2010
UPC: 0014381689723
Original Release: 1984
Rating: PG
Source: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Full Frame, Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:37:00

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Howard E. Rollins Jr. Capt. Davenport
Adolph Caesar Sgt. Waters
Dennis Lipscomb Capt. Taylor
Art Evans Pvt. Wilkie
David Alan Grier Cpl. Cobb
David Harris Pvt. Smalls
Larry Riley C.J. Memphis
Robert Townsend Cpl. Ellis
Denzel Washington Pfc. Peterson
William Allen Young Pvt. Henson
Patti LaBelle Big Mary
Wings Hauser Lt. Byrd
Scott Paulin Capt. Wilcox
John Hancock Sgt. Washington,Composer
Trey Wilson Col. Nivens
Patricia Brandkamp Ida Evans
Carl Dreher Bus Driver
Vaughn Reeves Capt. Estes
Robert Tyler Pvt. Seymour
Warren Clements Sgt. Hooks
James W. Bryant Chaplain
John Valentine Umpire
Ronald E. Greenfield MP Sergeant
Anthony C. Sanders MP at Gate
Traftin E. Thompson MP in Barracks
Roy Wells Training Field Sergeant
Tommy G. Liggins Soldier Painting
Pat Grabe Lieutenant #1
Terry Dodd Lieutenant #2
Calvin Franklin Barracks Soldier
Kevin T. Mosley Barracks Soldier
Michael Williams Barracks Soldier
David Ashley Barracks Soldier
Thomas Howard Barracks Soldier,Actor
Bobby McGaughey Barracks Soldier
Rick Ramey Barracks Soldier
Lacarnist Hiriams Barracks Soldier
Norman Jewison Actor
Bobby McGee Actor
Howard Rollins Actor

Technical Credits
Norman Jewison Director,Producer
Charles Fuller Screenwriter,Playwright
Greg Elam Stunts
Melvin Jones Stunts
Patrick Palmer Producer
Chiz Schultz Executive Producer
Ronald L. Schwary Producer
Reuben Cannon Casting
Charles Wilborn Sound/Sound Designer
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