Soldier in the Rain

Nov 27, 1963

1h 28m

★ 6.3

Two highly irregulars, in the very regular army! And this is the story of the million-dollar schemes they dared, the fabulous dolls and dates, they shared.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Solar Productions

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Cast

Maxwell Slaughter

Jackie Gleason

Eustis Clay

Steve McQueen

Bobby Jo Pepperdine

Tuesday Weld

Jerry Meltzer

Tony Bill

Lieutenant Magee

Tom Poston

James Priest

Ed Nelson

Fred Lenahan

Lew Gallo

William Booth

Rockne Tarkington

Chief of Police

Paul Hartman

Battalion Major

John Hubbard

Frances McCoy

Chris Noel

Old Man

Sam Flint

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