

Soldier in the Rain
1963-11-27 · 88 min · ★ 6.5
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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- Directors
- Ralph Nelson
- Production companies
- Solar Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Jackie GleasonMaxwell Slaughter
Steve McQueenEustis Clay
Tuesday WeldBobby Jo Pepperdine
Tony BillJerry Meltzer
Tom PostonLieutenant Magee
Ed NelsonJames Priest
Lew GalloFred Lenahan
Rockne TarkingtonWilliam Booth
Paul HartmanChief of Police
John HubbardBattalion Major
Chris NoelFrances McCoy
Sam FlintOld Man
Lewis CharlesSgt. Tozzi
Adam WestInspecting CaptainTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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