Soldier in the Rain (1963)
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.
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: Ralph Nelson
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: November 27, 1963
Cast
- Jackie Gleason - Maxwell Slaughter
- Steve McQueen - Eustis Clay
- Tuesday Weld - Bobby Jo Pepperdine
- Tony Bill - Jerry Meltzer
- Tom Poston - Lieutenant Magee
- Ed Nelson - James Priest
- Lew Gallo - Fred Lenahan
- Rockne Tarkington - William Booth
- Paul Hartman - Chief of Police
- John Hubbard - Battalion Major
Screenplay
- Maurice Richlin (Screenplay)
- Blake Edwards (Screenplay)
- William Goldman (Novel)
Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Ralph E. Winters
Production: Solar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
us army, u.s. soldier
More Films by Director: Ralph Nelson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Soldier in the Rain about?
- 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.
- Who directed Soldier in the Rain?
- Soldier in the Rain was directed by Ralph Nelson.
- Who stars in Soldier in the Rain?
- Soldier in the Rain stars Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld, Tony Bill, Tom Poston, Ed Nelson.
- How long is Soldier in the Rain?
- Soldier in the Rain has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Soldier in the Rain?
- Soldier in the Rain is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Soldier in the Rain produced?
- Soldier in the Rain was produced in United States of America.