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."
Originally released in 1984. A Soldier's Story is a mystery/crime film. directed by Norman Jewison.
Starring Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, and Art Evans
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (198 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.8M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,821,347
Production Companies
- Caldix
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 con...
Who directed A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story was directed by Norman Jewison.
How long is A Soldier's Story?
A Soldier's Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was A Soldier's Story released?
A Soldier's Story was released on September 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Soldier's Story?
The main cast of A Soldier's Story includes Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, Robert Townsend, Denzel Washington.
Is A Soldier's Story worth watching?
A Soldier's Story has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 198 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.