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      Soldier in the Rain

      Released Nov 27, 1963 1h 27m Comedy Drama List
      Reviews 67% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Maxwell Slaughter (Jackie Gleason) is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay (Steve McQueen), 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 (Tuesday Weld), inadvertently creating trouble for both men. Read More Read Less

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      David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...the movie's tolerable (yet hardly engrossing) atmosphere is due almost entirely to the efforts of its talented stars... Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 27, 2020 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Looks like a '50's TV sitcom. Rated: C Apr 6, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Mike K I loved this film. The critics that did not like it, must have never served their country. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Michael W I enjoyed the movie mostly due to the actors and it was a satisfactory story. I was in the U. S. Army at the time and watched it on post at Ft. Benning, Georgia sixty years ago. I probably related to the story more than the civilian population. I would pay to see it again but don't know if it's available. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Jackie lesson and Steve McQueen at their best really good comedy here with the serious side will recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas September 15, 2023 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/16/23 Full Review ed m Lightweight comedy. But it's Steve McQueen and Jackie Gleason so it's likable. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/01/23 Full Review joseph D I liked the movie saw it as a young teen. I was a big Steve McQueen the King of Cool fan.The movie had to much corniness. The fight seen was good. It could have been done better. I want to watch again but can't find it anywhere? I have almost all the prime channels. Looks like I have to buy the DVD. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/01/23 Full Review camille l Si Soldier in the Rain est clairement très différent d'un des autres films de l'année 1963 avec Steve McQueen (La Grande Evasion) en termes de talent derrière et devant la caméra, d'ambition et même de qualité, la comédie de Ralph Nelson n'est pourtant pas sans plaisir, bien qu'elle ressemble trop souvent à une sitcom de l'époque plus qu'à un véritable film de cinéma. En effet, Steve McQueen brille de mille feux dans le rôle d'un benêt au grand coeur sous le commandement du roublard Jackie Gleason, trop peu présent par ailleurs. Drôle et sympathique, mais mineur et sans fondement, Soldier in the Rain se démarque aussi par sa saute de ton très étrange dans les 10 dernières minutes. Une curiosité pour les fans de McQueen. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Maxwell Slaughter (Jackie Gleason) is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay (Steve McQueen), 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 (Tuesday Weld), inadvertently creating trouble for both men.
      Director
      Ralph Nelson
      Screenwriter
      Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin
      Distributor
      Allied Artists Pictures
      Production Co
      Solar Productions
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 27, 1963, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      May 5, 2009
      Runtime
      1h 27m