

Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
1978-08-21 · 98 min · ★ 4.4
The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who, in 1975, publicly divulged his homosexuality and fought to remain in service.
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- Directors
- Paul Leaf
- Production companies
- Tomorrow Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Brad DourifLeonard Matlovich
Frank ConverseCapt. Larsen Jaenicke
William DanielsFather Veller
Stephen ElliottMat's Father
Rue McClanahanMat's Mother
David SpielbergDavid Addlestone
Mitchell RyanLt. Col. Applegate
Barra GrantSusan Hewman
Alfred RyderCol. Grand
David Ogden StiersG-2 Captain
Marc SingerJason Cole
Donald MoffatCol. Benton
Ellen HollyAmy
Harrison PageJosh
William BogertMaj. Holloway
Charles H. GrayCol. McLean
Rick GoldmanSgt. DunnTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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