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.”
1984 · 1 h 41 min
Directed by 
Norman Jewison
Norman JewisonCast
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Plot
A military lawyer investigates the murder of a Black sergeant at a Louisiana base in 1944.
Sinekatalog’s take
Norman Jewison's drama is sharp and gripping, with Howard E. Rollins Jr. and Denzel Washington.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (12,822 votes)
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