Soldier in the Rain
“Two highly irregulars, in the very regular army! And this is the story of the million-dollar schemes they dared, the fabulous dolls and dates, they shared.”
1963 · 1 h 28 min
Directed by 
Ralph Nelson
Ralph NelsonCast
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Plot
Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has an unusual friendship with his Army sergeant.
Sinekatalog’s take
Ralph Nelson's comedy-drama, with Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen, is warm and wistful, with two fine leads.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (2,208 votes)
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