Soldier in the Rain
“Two highly irregulars, in the very regular army! And this is the story of the million-dollar schemes they dared, the fabulous dolls and dates, they shared.”
Synopsis
Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaughter forms a close bond with his peer. Clay hopes to convince Slaughter to join him in a business venture outside of the service, but, in the meantime, he introduces the older officer to the beautiful young Bobby Jo Pepperdine, inadvertently creating trouble for both men.
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Soldier In the Rain - "Retreat Soldier!" WIDESCREEN
Type: Clip • Published 2012-07-27
Top Cast
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Jackie Gleason
Maxwell Slaughter
Steve McQueen
Eustis Clay
Tuesday Weld
Bobby Jo Pepperdine
Tony Bill
Jerry Meltzer
Tom Poston
Lieutenant Magee
Ed Nelson
James Priest
Lew Gallo
Fred Lenahan
Rockne Tarkington
William Booth
Paul Hartman
Chief of Police
John Hubbard
Battalion Major
Chris Noel
Frances McCoy
Sam Flint
Old Man
Lewis Charles
Sgt. Tozzi
Adam West
Inspecting Captain
Diane Sayer
Blonde in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Soldier in the Rain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Solar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Blake Edwards, Maurice Richlin, William Goldman
Henry Mancini
Philip H. Lathrop
Ralph E. Winters
Martin Jurow, Blake Edwards, Steve McQueen
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Maurice Richlin
Screenplay
Ralph Nelson
Director
Martin Jurow
Producer
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Blake Edwards
Producer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soldier in the Rain
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What is Soldier in the Rain about?
Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaughter forms a close bond with his peer. Clay hopes to convince Slaughter to join him in a business venture outside of the service, but, in the meantime, he introduces the older officer to the beautiful young Bobby Jo Pepperdine, inadvertently creating trouble for both men.
Who directed Soldier in the Rain?
Soldier in the Rain was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Soldier in the Rain?
The principal cast of Soldier in the Rain includes Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, Tuesday Weld, Tony Bill, Tom Poston.
When was Soldier in the Rain released and how long is it?
Soldier in the Rain was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Soldier in the Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soldier in the Rain was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is Soldier in the Rain based on a book or true story?
Soldier in the Rain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Goldman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soldier in the Rain?
Soldier in the Rain holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).