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Release Year1963
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes23
DirectorRalph Nelson
WritersBlake Edwards, Maurice Richlin
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSoldier in the Rain
About Soldier in the Rain
Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaughter forms a close bond with his peer. Clay hopes to convince Slaughter to join him in a business venture outside of the service, but, in the meantime, he introduces the older officer to the beautiful young Bobby Jo Pepperdine, inadvertently creating trouble for both men.
Directed by Ralph Nelson, Soldier in the Rain leans on a strong ensemble — Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1963.
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