The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Blake EdwardsScreenplay
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- Maurice RichlinScreenplay
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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
Stills
Themes
us armyu.s. soldier