A Soldier's Story

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.

Tagline

“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.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Mystery, Crime, Drama

Director

Norman Jewison

Original Language

EN

What is A Soldier's Story about?

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.

Who directed A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story was directed by Norman Jewison.

When was A Soldier's Story released?

A Soldier's Story was released on September 14, 1984.

How long is A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story has a runtime of 1h 41m.

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