Cadence
“Sometimes you've got to stand out to fit in.”
Synopsis
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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Cadence Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-29
Top Cast
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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.
Tom McBeath
Principal
Samantha Langevin
Mrs. Vito
John Toles-Bey
Lawrence
Christopher Judge
Psych. Ward M.P. #1
Brent Stait
Psych. Ward M.P. #2
F. Murray Abraham
Capt. Ramon Garcia
Don S. Davis
Haig
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Sheen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Shryack
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Cadence
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The Movie Group, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Sheen
Dennis Shryack, Martin Sheen, Gordon Weaver
Georges Delerue
Richard Leiterman
Martin Hunter
Richard Davis, Tim Gamble, Frank Giustra, Peter E. Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Sheen
Director
Martin Sheen
Writer
Dennis Shryack
Screenplay
Richard Davis
Producer
Martin Hunter
Editor
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cadence
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What is Cadence about?
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.
Who directed Cadence?
Cadence was directed by Martin Sheen.
Who stars in Cadence?
The principal cast of Cadence includes Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Blu Mankuma, Michael Beach.
When was Cadence released and how long is it?
Cadence was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Cadence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cadence was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Cadence based on a book or true story?
Cadence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Weaver".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cadence?
Cadence holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).