A Soldier's Story (1984): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: A Soldier's Story
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Released: 1984
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, Robert Townsend, Denzel Washington

What A Soldier's Story Is About

A Black master sergeant is found shot just outside an army base in rural Louisiana. Captain Davenport, the military lawyer sent from Washington to investigate, is Black himself, and finds a chain of command that will not cooperate and Black soldiers who are afraid to speak. To solve the killing he first has to break through what everybody is holding back. Adapted from Charles Fuller’s play and directed by Norman Jewison, it places racism inside the army within the structure of a murder investigation. Adolph Caesar and an early career Denzel Washington are in the cast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Soldier's Story about?

A Black master sergeant is found shot just outside an army base in rural Louisiana. Captain Davenport, the military lawyer sent from Washington to investigate, is Black himself, and finds a chain of command that will not cooperate and Black soldiers who are afraid to speak.

Where can I watch A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did A Soldier's Story come out?

A Soldier's Story was released in 1984.

Who directed A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story was directed by Norman Jewison.

Who stars in A Soldier's Story?

A Soldier's Story stars Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, Robert Townsend.

What is A Soldier's Story's rating?

A Soldier's Story holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.