The Sergeant
"Just one weakness.... Just one."
Originally released in 1968. The Sergeant is a drama/war film. directed by John Flynn.
Starring Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, and Ludmila Mikaël
Synopsis
Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson, he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange. Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rod Steiger
as MSgt. Albert Callan
John Phillip Law
as Pfc. Tom Swanson
Ludmila Mikaël
as Solange
Frank Latimore
as Capt. Loring
Elliott Sullivan
as Pop Henneken
Ronald Rubin
as Cpl. Cowley
Philip Roye
as Aldous Brown
Jerry Brouer
as Sgt. Komski
Memphis Slim
as Nightclub Singer
Nadine Alari
as Solange's Mother (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sergeant about?
Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When th...
Who directed The Sergeant?
The Sergeant was directed by John Flynn.
How long is The Sergeant?
The Sergeant has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Sergeant released?
The Sergeant was released on December 20, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sergeant?
The main cast of The Sergeant includes Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, Ludmila Mikaël, Frank Latimore, Elliott Sullivan.