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A Soldier's Story

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A black soldier is killed while returning to his base in the deep south. The white people of the area are suspected at first. A tough black army attorney is brought in to find out the truth. We find out a bit more about the dead soldier in flashbacks - and that he was unpopular. Will the attorney find the killer ?

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Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Captain Davenport
Adolph Caesar
Sergeant Waters
Art Evans
Private Wilkie

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Awards

  • 1985 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1985 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1985 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - nominated
  • 1985 - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama - nominated

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