The Sergeant
“Just one weakness.... Just one.”
Synopsis
Master 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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The Sergeant (1968)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-04
Top Cast
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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)
Gabriel Gascon
Paul (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Murphy
- Original Score
- Michel Magne
- Original Title
- The Sergeant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Dennis Murphy
Michel Magne
Henri Persin
Françoise Diot
Richard Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
John Flynn
Director
Richard Goldstone
Producer
Henri Persin
Director of Photography
Françoise Diot
Editor
Willy Holt
Production Design
Dennis Murphy
Screenplay
Michel Magne
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sergeant
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What is The Sergeant about?
Master 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.
Who directed The Sergeant?
The Sergeant was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in The Sergeant?
The principal cast of The Sergeant includes Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, Ludmila Mikaël, Frank Latimore, Elliott Sullivan.
When was The Sergeant released and how long is it?
The Sergeant was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sergeant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sergeant was composed by Michel Magne.
Is The Sergeant based on a book or true story?
The Sergeant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dennis Murphy".