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The Execution of Private Slovik
“Was it an Act of Cowardice... or an Act of Conscience?”
7.4 / 10• 1974• 1h 56m•NR• English
WarDramaTV Movie
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Martin Sheen
Eddie Slovik
Lead
Mariclare Costello
Antoinette Slovik
Ned Beatty
Father Stafford
Gary Busey
Jimmy Feedek
Matt Clark
Dunn
Ben Hammer
Lt. Col. Leacock
Warren J. Kemmerling
Maj. Fellman
Charles Haid
Brockmeyer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lamont Johnson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Execution of Private Slovik is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
