The Execution of Private Slovik (1974)
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- 2h 0min
- Biography, Drama
- 13 Mar 1974 (USA)
- TV Movie
The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the Civil War.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 7 nominations.
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Cast
| Martin Sheen | ... |
Eddie Slovik
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| Mariclare Costello | ... |
Antoinette Slovik
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| Ned Beatty | ... |
Father Stafford
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| Gary Busey | ... |
Jimmy Feedek
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| Matt Clark | ... |
Dunn
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| Ben Hammer | ... |
Lt. Col. Leacock
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| Warren J. Kemmerling | ... |
Maj. Fellman
(as Warren Kemmerling)
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| Charles Haid | ... |
Brockmeyer
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| Kathryn Grody | ... |
Margaret
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| Paul Lambert | ... |
Joe Sirelli
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| Jon Cedar | ... |
Holloway
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| Joe George | ... |
109th Regiment Sergeant
(as Joseph George)
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Laurence Haddon | ... |
Piper
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James Burr Johnson | ... |
NCO
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| Tom Ligon | ... |
Childs
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| Bill McKinney | ... |
Sergeant
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| Paul Shenar | ... |
Crawford
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| George Sperdakos | ... |
Sgt. McCord
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William Traylor | ... |
Rossiter
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| Sandy Ward | ... |
Enhardt
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| Fred Sadoff | ... |
Lt. Kramer
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| Marc Alaimo | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Ian De Voy | ... |
Rifleman (uncredited)
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| Alan Fudge | ... |
Prosecutor (uncredited)
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| Jay Hammer | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Lin McCarthy | ... |
Presiding Officer (uncredited)
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| Charlie Sheen | ... |
Kid at Wedding (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lamont Johnson | ||
Written by
| Richard Levinson | ... | (written for television by) & |
| William Link | ... | (written for television by) |
| William Bradford Huie | ... | (based on the book by) |
| Lamont Johnson | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Richard Dubelman | ... | producer |
| Richard Levinson | ... | executive producer |
| William Link | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Hal Mooney | ||
Cinematography by
| Bill Butler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank Morriss | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard Belding | ... | editorial supervisor |
Art Direction by
| Walter H. Tyler | ... | (as Walter Tyler) |
Set Decoration by
| Richard Friedman | ||
Costume Design by
| Charles Waldo | ||
Production Management
| Donald Roberts | ... | unit manager |
| Charles Clement | ... | post production operations head (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Fargo | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Larry Clark Bird | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| John K. Kean | ... | sound mixer (as John Kean) |
| Dennis C. Salcedo | ... | optical sound recordist |
| Thom Piper | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Dennis C. Salcedo | ... | transfer room operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Thomas Burstyn | ... | special effects crew |
Stunts
| Carol Daniels | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Bolton | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Paul Gravel | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Karen Hazzard | ... | casting |
Music Department
| Hal Mooney | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Lee Sollenberger | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1974) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Rank Film Distributors (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1974) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Astória Filmes (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Transition Digital Media (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Film Volt (2018) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2018) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Esselte Video (Sweden) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Universal Title (titles and opticals)
Storyline
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In January 1945 Private Eddie D Slovik became the only man shot for desertion by the United States Army since the American Civil War. This film shows Slovik's adult life, the twists, turns and decisions that lead to the event and how it unfolded. Written by grantss |
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| Taglines | Was it an Act of Cowardice... or an Act of Conscience? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bernard V. Calka, of Macomb County, MI--a Polish-American World War II veteran--petitioned the US Army to return Slovik's remains to the US. In 1987 he convinced President Ronald Reagan to order their return. Calka raised $8,000 to pay for the exhumation of Slovik's remains and for their transfer to Detroit's Woodmere Cemetery, where Slovik was reburied next to his wife. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Drum Boogie See more » |
| Quotes |
Father Stafford:
Give it another volley if you like it so much! Maj. Fellman: Take it easy, Padre! None of us are enjoying this. See more » |