Soldier in the Rain (1963)

6.5/10 88 min Comedy Drama

Overview

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.

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

Chris Noel

Frances McCoy

Sam Flint

Old Man

Lewis Charles

Sgt. Tozzi

Adam West

Inspecting Captain

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