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."

Nov 27 1963 Approved 1h 28m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Sentemental military comedy revolves around two contemporary army buddies, Master Sergeant Maxwell Slaughter (Jackie Gleason), a smooth operator, who supply Sergeant Eustis Clay (Steve McQueen) idolizes and hopes will join him as a civilian in a private business enterprise. Clay endeavors to be a player in the military, just like Slaughter, but it seems as though Clay still has a lot to learn from his mentor. They are joined by Tuesday Weld as a shrill dizzy blonde teenager named Bobby Jo Pepperdine and Tony Bill as bumbling Private First Class Jerry Meltzer, McQueen's screwball sidekick.

Written by

Maurice Richlin, Blake Edwards, William Goldman

Directed by

Ralph Nelson

Cast

Steve McQueen, Jackie Gleason, Tuesday Weld

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Solar Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
2,148
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA