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Soldier in the Rain
Soldier in the Rain

Soldier in the Rain

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.

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ComedyDrama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

27 November 1963

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Maxwell Slaughter

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Eustis Clay

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Bobby Jo Pepperdine

Tony Bill

Tony Bill

Jerry Meltzer

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

Lieutenant Magee

Ed Nelson

Ed Nelson

James Priest

Lew Gallo

Lew Gallo

Fred Lenahan

Rockne Tarkington

Rockne Tarkington

William Booth

Paul Hartman

Paul Hartman

Chief of Police

John Hubbard

John Hubbard

Battalion Major

Chris Noel

Chris Noel

Frances McCoy

Sam Flint

Sam Flint

Old Man

Lewis Charles

Lewis Charles

Sgt. Tozzi

Adam West

Adam West

Inspecting Captain

Diane Sayer

Diane Sayer

Blonde in Bar

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