Soldier in the Rain (1963) - Movie

Soldier in the Rain (1963)
Maxwell Slaughter (Jackie Gleason) is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay (Steve McQueen), 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...

Release Date: 1963

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 27 min

Plot Summary

Maxwell Slaughter (Jackie Gleason) is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay (Steve McQueen), 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 (Tuesday Weld), inadvertently creating trouble for both men.

Cast: Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld, Tony Bill, Tom Poston, Chris Noel, Ed Nelson, Lew Gallo

Director: Ralph Nelson

Genres: Comedy drama

Production Co: Solar Productions

Keywords: Rivalry, Friendship, Engaging, Endearing, Friend, 1960s

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