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Overview
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Writers:
Charles Fuller (play)
Charles Fuller (screenplay)
Release Date:
28 February 1985 (Netherlands) more
Tagline:
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.
Plot:
An African American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Tuesday Top Ten: The Best of 1984
(From FilmExperience. 16 May 2009, 4:13 AM, PDT)
Movie Reviews: 'Basic'
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 28 March 2003)
User Comments:
Hidden treasure! more (34 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Howard E. Rollins Jr. | ... | Captain Davenport | |
| Adolph Caesar | ... | Sergeant Waters | |
| Art Evans | ... | Private Wilkie | |
| David Alan Grier | ... | Corporal Cobb | |
| David Harris | ... | Private Smalls | |
| Dennis Lipscomb | ... | Captain Taylor | |
| Larry Riley | ... | C.J. Memphis | |
| Robert Townsend | ... | Corporal Ellis | |
| Denzel Washington | ... | Private First Class Peterson | |
| William Allen Young | ... | Private Henson | |
| Patti LaBelle | ... | Big Mary | |
| Wings Hauser | ... | Lieutenant Byrd | |
| Scott Paulin | ... | Captain Wilcox | |
| John Hancock | ... | Sergeant Washington | |
| Trey Wilson | ... | Colonel Nivens |
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Runtime:
101 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Australia:M | Singapore:PG | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:PG | West Germany:12
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Samuel L. Jackson originated the role of Pvt. Henson in "A Soldier's Play", which was played by William Allen Young in the film version. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Several soldiers, and Captain Davenport in particular, are frequently shown wearing their hats indoors. Soldiers never wear their hats indoors unless they are under arms or are wearing full dress as part of a ceremony. more
Quotes:
Private Wilkie:
Is it true, sir, that when they found him, his stripes and insignia were still on the uniform?
Captain Davenport:
Yes.
Private Wilkie:
Something's wrong, ain't it, sir? I mean, those Klan boys, they can't stand to see us in these uniforms. They usually take the stripes and stuff off before they lynch us.
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References The Glenn Miller Story (1954) more
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| 2006 Cast (updated) | kcoaxum |
| Sgt. Waters | davemc-1 |
| Sgt. Waters | gary_overman |
| Wings Hauser | Salavas |
| Moesha's Dad as Private Henson | jagaforce |
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This is one of my all time favorite movies. The thing that I find so amazing is that few people have ever heard of it much less seen it. The acting and story line is excellent. This is one of those great whodunits with a great twist that compels us to examine our stereotypes and presumptions. If you find yourself looking for a great tip at the video store check this movie out. I think you'll enjoy it.