The Sergeant
Watch TrailerMaster 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | John Flynn |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a potent psychological study at the intersection of military duty and repressed desire, relying on Rod Steiger's intensely restrained performance. It explores the profound tragedy of a man at war with himself, trapped by the codes he is sworn to uphold.
What lingers after viewing is the heavy, claustrophobic weight of silence and the devastating cost of living a lie. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Flynn
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Alone, in a quiet room, to fully absorb the film's stifling emotional pressure.
🎭 Cast
Rod Steiger
MSgt. Albert Callan
John Phillip Law
Pfc. Tom Swanson
Ludmila Mikaël
Solange
Frank Latimore
Capt. Loring
Elliott Sullivan
Pop Henneken
Ronald Rubin
Cpl. Cowley
Philip Roye
Aldous Brown
Jerry Brouer
Sgt. Komski
Memphis Slim
Nightclub Singer
Nadine Alari
Solange's Mother (uncredited)
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