Soldier in the Rain
Two highly irregulars, in the very regular army! And this is the story of the million-dollar schemes they dared, the fabulous dolls and dates, they shared.
1963 · 1h 28m · N/A
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Ralph Nelson
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Ralph Nelson Director
- Steve McQueen as MSgt. Maxwell Slaughter
- Jackie Gleason as Maxwell Slaughter
- Tuesday Weld as Bobby Jo Pepperdine
- Tony Bill as Jerry Meltzer
- Tom Poston as Lieutenant Magee
- Ed Nelson as James Priest
- Lew Gallo as Fred Lenahan
- Rockne Tarkington Cast
- Paul Hartman Cast
- John Hubbard Cast
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