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The Sergeant

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Master Sgt. Albert Callan (Rod Steiger) is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson (John Phillip Law), he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange (Ludmila Mikaël). Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.
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Variety Staff Variety Dennis Murphy's novel reaches the screen as a moving production, filmed with sensitivity by debuting director John Flynn, and with robust, appropriately grim physical values. Jun 30, 2020 Full Review Paul Schrader Los Angeles Free Press The failure of the Sergeant rests on Steiger. Jun 30, 2020 Full Review Larry Zolf Maclean's Magazine Rod Steiger's performance is more stunned than stunning. Jul 10, 2019 Full Review Penelope Houston The Spectator But it's an actor's uphill fight; and the last scenes, with the sergeant by now quite beside himself, prove too much even for Steiger. Jul 12, 2018 Full Review TV Guide Staff TV Guide The Sergeant comes off as nothing more than a misfired attempt that is supposed to be appreciated for its subject matter, regardless of its ineptitude. Feb 23, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Before its time but not especially good. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A Truly Pure Work of Art Masterpiece Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Steiger is a brave actor, and his character in this movie has Swanee problems. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Flynn

Director

Rod Steiger

MSgt. Albert Callan

John Phillip Law

Pfc. Tom Swanson

Ludmila Mikaël

Solange

Frank Latimore

Capt. Loring

Elliott Sullivan

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Synopsis Master Sgt. Albert Callan (Rod Steiger) is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson (John Phillip Law), he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange (Ludmila Mikaël). Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.
Director
John Flynn
Producer
Richard Goldstone
Screenwriter
Dennis Murphy
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 22, 2009
Runtime
1h 47m
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