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.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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Budget: $6,000,000 | Revenue : $21,821,347
Runtime: 101 minutes
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Patti LaBelle
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William Allen Young
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John Hancock
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Trey Wilson
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Patricia Brandkamp
Played Ida Nivens
Carl Dreher
Played Bus driver
Vaughn Reeves
Played Captain Estes
Michael Anthony Williams
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Bobby McGee
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Rick Ramey
Played Barracks Soldier
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