The Sergeant (1968): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1968 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1968, The Sergeant is a drama and krieg film directed by John Flynn, running about 108 minutes. “Just one weakness.... Just one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. THE SERGEANT is the story of the dark inner struggle of Master Sergeant Albert Callan to overcome the overwhelming attraction he feels for one of his charges. In the staid and stifling environment of a post-World War II army post in France, Callan's deeply repressed attraction to other men surfaces when he encounters handsome Private Swanson. Maintaining the rugged "man's man" image of a war hero, Callan barks orders to his underlings. Later, lonely in his solitude, he recalls the frightening experiences of war and the events that led to this crossroads. Filled with self-loathing and unable to act on the natural attraction he feels for Swanson, Callan's affection festers into antagonism. He pushes Swanson constantly with verbal assaults and undeserved punishments.
Who’s in it. The Sergeant stars Rod Steiger as MSgt. Albert Callan, John Phillip Law as Pfc. Tom Swanson, Frank Latimore as Capt. Loring and Ludmila Mikaël as Solange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Sergeant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sergeant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sergeant tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Sergeant (1968)?
- In USA, The Sergeant is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sergeant worth watching?
- The Sergeant holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sergeant?
- The Sergeant stars Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, Frank Latimore, Ludmila Mikaël and Elliott Sullivan.
- When was The Sergeant released?
- The Sergeant was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.