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Death of a Soldier
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Death of a Soldier

1986-05-16 · 93 min · ★ 2.8

Drama · History · War · Crime

Based on a true story, James Coburn portrays a military lawyer assigned to defend a confessed psychotic killer. Set in the context of WWII and the uneasy US-Australian military alliance. The accused killer claims to have killed 3 women in order to possess their voices. Despite the defense lawyer's concerns that the killer is not fit to stand trial, the US military presses forward with the case and its desire to have the killer executed in order to strengthen the shaky alliance.

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Directors
Philippe Mora
Production companies
Suatu Film Management LTD.
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CoburnJames CoburnMaj. Patrick Dannenberg
Bill HunterBill HunterDet. Sgt. Adams
Reb BrownReb BrownPvt. Edward J. Leonski
Maurie FieldsMaurie FieldsDet. Sgt. Martin
Max FairchildMax FairchildMajor William Fricks
Belinda DaveyMargot Saunders
Randall BergerRandall BergerPvt. Anthony Berger
Michael PateMichael PateMajor General Sutherland
Jon SidneyGeneral Douglas MacArthur
Nell JohnsonMaisie
Pippa WilsonSinger in Boomerang Bar
Kim RushworthBand in Bar
John McTernanCol. Williams
Earl FrancisPolice Doctor
Ron PinnellMr. Harmon
Len KasermanMaj. Gen. Eichelberger
John CottoneMaj. Gen. R.G. Marshall
Lisa AldenhovenLisa AldenhovenGirl #1 in Bar
Nigel BradshawSgt. Rothberger
Anthea RoordinkGirl on Bar

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