A Soldier's Story (1984)

Ceremony Year: 1985Category: Best PictureReleased: 1984

Nominated Talent & Credits

Norman Jewison— Norman Jewison, Ronald L. Schwary and Patrick Palmer, Producers

Ronald L. Schwary— Norman Jewison, Ronald L. Schwary and Patrick Palmer, Producers

Patrick J. Palmer— Norman Jewison, Ronald L. Schwary and Patrick Palmer, Producers

Synopsis / Overview

In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also a black man—is sent from Washington to conduct an investigation. Facing an uncooperative chain of command and fearful black troops, Davenport must battle with deceit and prejudice in order to find out exactly who really did kill the Master Sergeant.

Historical Academy Record

BEST PICTURE — 57th Academy Awards (1985)

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