The Execution of Private Slovik (1974)

03/13/1974 (US) • 2h

War, Drama

Was it an Act of Cowardice... or an Act of Conscience?

Overview

The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.

Top Billed Cast

Martin Sheen

Eddie Slovik

Mariclare Costello

Antoinette Slovik

Ned Beatty

Father Stafford

Gary Busey

Jimmy Feedek

Ben Hammer

Lt. Col. Leacock

Charles Haid

Brockmeyer


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

desertion

biography

firing squad

1940s

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