Soldier in the Rain

Soldier in the Rain

1963 · 88 min · EN · NR · 6.5 (23 votes)
Dir. Ralph Nelson · Starring Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld, Tony Bill, Tom Poston, Ed Nelson · Music Henry Mancini

“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.”

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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.

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A warm, character-driven embrace of camaraderie and gentle humor within a military setting. It's a bittersweet exploration of friendship and the quiet complexities of life, unfolding with a nostalgic charm and a touch of melancholy.

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