As punishment for drunken, rebellious behavior, a young white soldier is thrown into a stockade populated entirely by black inmates. But instead of falling victim to racial hatred, the soldier joins forces with his fellow prisoners and rises up against the insanely tyrannical and bigoted prison warden.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Martin Sheen
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Charlie Sheen
Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean
Martin Sheen
MSgt. Otis V. McKinney
Laurence Fishburne
Roosevelt Stokes
Blu Mankuma
Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce
Michael Beach
Edward James Webb
Harry Stewart
Harry 'Sweetbread' Crane
James Marshall
Cpl. Harold Lamar
Ramon Estevez
Cpl. Gerald Gessner
Lochlyn Munro
Bartender
Matt Clark
Bean Sr.
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