Soldier's Story, A

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

Role	Credit
Director:	Norman Jewison
Writer:	Charles Fuller
Cast:	Howard E. Rollins Jr. , Adolph Caesar , Denzel Washington

Golden Globe Awards

1985 Nominee

Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Soldier's Story, A
1985 Nominee

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Soldier's Story, A
- Charles Fuller
1985 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- Soldier's Story, A
- Adolph Caesar