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1984•101 min•Mystery, Crime, Drama

A Soldier's Story

Is A Soldier's Story a Hit or Flop?

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Is A Soldier's Story worth watching? With a rating of 6.785/10, this Mystery, Crime, Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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A Soldier's Story 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.

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Top Cast

Howard Rollins
Howard RollinsCaptain Davenport
Adolph Caesar
Adolph CaesarSergeant Waters
Art Evans
Art EvansPrivate Wilkie
Robert Townsend
Robert TownsendCorporal Ellis
Denzel Washington
Denzel WashingtonPrivate First Class Peterson
David Alan Grier
David Alan GrierCorporal Cobb
David Harris
David HarrisPrivate Smalls
Dennis Lipscomb
Dennis LipscombCaptain Taylor
Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelleBig Mary
Wings Hauser
Wings HauserLieutenant Byrd

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Is A Soldier's Story worth watching?

A Soldier's Story has received mixed reviews with a 6.785/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Mystery, Crime, Drama movies.

Is A Soldier's Story hit or flop?

A Soldier's Story has received average ratings (6.785/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story is a Mystery, Crime, Drama movie that 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...

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