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The Execution of Private Slovik 1974 Directed by Lamont Johnson

Was it an Act of Cowardice... or an Act of Conscience?

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , War
Production Companies NBC , Universal Television
Release Date 13 March 1974
120 mins
Cast
Martin Sheen Eddie Slovik
Mariclare Costello Antoinette Slovik
Ned Beatty Father Stafford
Gary Busey Jimmy Feedek
Ben Hammer Lt. Col. Leacock
Warren J. Kemmerling Maj. Fellman
Charles Haid Brockmeyer
Kathryn Grody Margaret
Paul Lambert Joe Sirelli
Jon Cedar Holloway
Joe George 109th Regiment Sergeant
Tom Ligon Childs
Bill McKinney Sergeant
Paul Shenar Crawford
George Sperdakos Sgt. McCord
Sandy Ward Enhardt
Fred Sadoff Lt. Kramer
Marc Alaimo Soldier (uncredited)
Ian De Voy Rifleman (uncredited)
Lin McCarthy Presiding Officer (uncredited)
Charlie Sheen Kid at Wedding (uncredited)
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