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      The Execution of Private Slovik

      TV-PG 1974 2h 2m Drama List
      Reviews 67% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Determined to put his criminal record behind him, Eddie Slovik (Martin Sheen) finds a wife, settles down and thinks himself fortunate not to be drafted, owing to his prison record. But when the rules of the draft change, Eddie finds himself at boot camp, where he is hopelessly inept as a soldier. Nevertheless, his superiors cheat to push him through, and Eddie quickly proves just as much of a bungler on the front line until he finally chooses to desert -- an act that will have dire consequences. Read More Read Less

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      nicole h Private Slovik's death was a travesty of a man trying to hold onto his ideals and still serve his country. He wanted to be a conscientious objector who served in non-battle positions e.g. ambulance driver, hospital aid. While every other soldier arrested dring WWII, he was the sole person to be executed. Sheen plays him with sympathy still allowing for his faults. The sin of the execution of Private Slovik belongs to all those who couldn't see past the laws of war. He wanted to serve and his option was taken away. Never exonerated for his supposed crimes, Slovik was killed by firing squad - the only soldier since the Civil War to be treated as such. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member a sad film, based on a true story. a must see. Martin Sheen is a master. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Dick Lochte Los Angeles Free Press The film is not only fine theater but a thoroughly convincing piece of history. Dec 16, 2019 Full Review Augusto Martínez Torres El Pais (Spain) This is one of Lamont Johnson's best movies -- a product of a good script, but one resents a certain indifference. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 7, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Determined to put his criminal record behind him, Eddie Slovik (Martin Sheen) finds a wife, settles down and thinks himself fortunate not to be drafted, owing to his prison record. But when the rules of the draft change, Eddie finds himself at boot camp, where he is hopelessly inept as a soldier. Nevertheless, his superiors cheat to push him through, and Eddie quickly proves just as much of a bungler on the front line until he finally chooses to desert -- an act that will have dire consequences.
      Director
      Lamont Johnson
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      2h 2m