The Execution of Private Slovik (1974)
Was it an Act of Cowardice... or an Act of Conscience?
The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.
Director: Lamont Johnson
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: March 13, 1974
Cast
- Martin Sheen - Eddie Slovik
- Mariclare Costello - Antoinette Slovik
- Ned Beatty - Father Stafford
- Gary Busey - Jimmy Feedek
- Matt Clark - Dunn
- Ben Hammer - Lt. Col. Leacock
- Warren J. Kemmerling - Maj. Fellman
- Charles Haid - Brockmeyer
- Kathryn Grody - Margaret
- Paul Lambert - Joe Sirelli
Screenplay
Music: Hal Mooney
Cinematography: Bill Butler
Editing: Frank Morriss
Production: Universal Television, NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
desertion, biography, firing squad, 1940s
More Films by Director: Lamont Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Execution of Private Slovik about?
- The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.
- Who directed The Execution of Private Slovik?
- The Execution of Private Slovik was directed by Lamont Johnson.
- Who stars in The Execution of Private Slovik?
- The Execution of Private Slovik stars Martin Sheen, Mariclare Costello, Ned Beatty, Gary Busey, Matt Clark, Ben Hammer.
- How long is The Execution of Private Slovik?
- The Execution of Private Slovik has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Execution of Private Slovik?
- The Execution of Private Slovik is a War, Drama film.
- Where was The Execution of Private Slovik produced?
- The Execution of Private Slovik was produced in United States of America.