A Soldier's Story
1984
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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.
Facts
Based on
A Soldier's Play
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Louisiana
Production
Columbia Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 1985 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1985 generic
- Writers Guild of America 1985 generic
- National Board of Review 1984 generic
