A Soldier's Story (1984)

Name: A Soldier's Story
Released: 1984

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

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The Horse Soldiers (1959)
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Dead Presidents (1995) — Two steps away in the credits
In Harm's Way (1965) — Same subject: world war ii
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