Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1963 · 1h 28m

Soldier in the Rain

Director

Cast

Jackie Gleason as Maxwell Slaughter Steve McQueen as Eustis Clay Tuesday Weld as Bobby Jo Pepperdine Tony Bill as Jerry Meltzer Tom Poston as Lieutenant Magee Ed Nelson as James Priest

Crew

Philip H. Lathrop — Director of Photography Ralph E. Winters — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Blake Edwards — Screenplay Maurice Richlin — Screenplay William Goldman — Novel

Tagline

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.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

us army u.s. soldier

Key Collaborators

Ralph Nelson Director Philip H. Lathrop Director of Photography Ralph E. Winters Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Blake Edwards Screenplay Maurice Richlin Screenplay William Goldman Novel Martin Jurow Producer Blake Edwards Producer

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