A Soldier's Story Poster

A Soldier's Story

67.65% | September 14, 1984 | Mystery, Crime, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Norman Jewison
Director
Herbie Hancock
Original Music Composer
Charles Fuller
Screenplay

Cast

Howard Rollins
Howard Rollins
Captain Davenport
Adolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
Sergeant Waters
Art Evans
Art Evans
Private Wilkie
Robert Townsend
Robert Townsend
Corporal Ellis
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Private First Class Peterson