A Soldier's Story
Alone, far from home, and far from justice, he has three days to learn the truth about a murder... and the truth is a story you won't forget.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Soldier's Story
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Release Date: 1984-09-14
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (190 votes)
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $21,821,347
- Production Companies: Caldix, Columbia Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6134
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Howard Rollins
as Captain Davenport
Adolph Caesar
as Sergeant Waters
Art Evans
as Private Wilkie
Robert Townsend
as Corporal Ellis
Denzel Washington
as Private First Class Peterson
David Alan Grier
as Corporal Cobb
David Harris
as Private Smalls
Dennis Lipscomb
as Captain Taylor
Patti LaBelle
as Big Mary
Wings Hauser
as Lieutenant Byrd
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Trailers & Clips
Preview Clip: A Soldier's Story (1984, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Denzel Washington)
A Soldier’s Story (1984) - WHRO Cinema 15 Behind-the-Screen
A Soldiers Story 1984 TV trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
A Soldier's Story is a Mystery, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1984-09-14.
Who are the main actors in A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
The main cast includes Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, Robert Townsend, Denzel Washington, .
Where can I watch A Soldier's Story online?â–Ľ
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Soldier's Story is available.
Is A Soldier's Story based on a true story?â–Ľ
Alone, far from home, and far from justice, he has three days to learn the truth about a murder... and the truth is a story you won't forget.
What is the IMDb rating of A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
A Soldier's Story has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 190 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $21,821,347 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
The soundtrack was composed by Caldix, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A Soldier's Story filmed?â–Ľ
A Soldier's Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
The total runtime of A Soldier's Story is 101 minutes.
Is A Soldier's Story suitable for kids?â–Ľ
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to A Soldier's Story?â–Ľ
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Soldier's Story.
Does A Soldier's Story have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ
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