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A Soldier's Story

PG

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.

1984·101 min·Released
Studio: Caldix, Columbia Pictures
6.8TMDb
7.2IMDb
91%RT
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Theatrical Sep 14, 1984
Nexus ms21703TMDb 26522IMDb tt0088146
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USA · English · Kids

Overview

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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world war iilouisianadead soldierbased on play or musicalracistflashbackrevengeboot campblunttaunting1940smilitary lawdepressingdemeaning

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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$22M
TMDb Votes
203
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026