Soldier in the Rain(1963)
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.
Soldier in the Rain 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.
Soldier in the Rain (1963) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, released on November 27, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld and Tony Bill. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Nelson
- Writers:
- Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin, William Goldman
- Producers:
- Martin Jurow, Blake Edwards
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Solar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Soldier in the Rain (1963) Trailer
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Soldier in the Rain Cast & Crew
Main 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
Lew Gallo
as Fred Lenahan
Rockne Tarkington
as William Booth
Paul Hartman
as Chief of Police
John Hubbard
as Battalion Major
Chris Noel
as Frances McCoy
Sam Flint
as Old Man
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson, written by Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin and William Goldman, produced by Martin Jurow and Blake Edwards.
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Soldier in the Rain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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Soldier in the Rain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soldier in the Rain online?
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Soldier in the Rain (1963) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Soldier in the Rain?
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The main cast of Soldier in the Rain (1963) includes Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld, Tony Bill and Tom Poston. The film was directed by Ralph Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soldier in the Rain released?
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Soldier in the Rain was released on November 27, 1963 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Soldier in the Rain worth watching?
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Soldier in the Rain (1963) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Soldier in the Rain?
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Yes. The official Soldier in the Rain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.