The American Soldier (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, The American Soldier is an action and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 80 minutes. “Trained to be the best” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ricky returns to Munich from Vietnam and is promptly hired as a contract killer.
Who’s in it. The American Soldier stars Karl Scheydt as Ricky, Elga Sorbas as Rosa von Praunheim, Jan George as Jan and Hark Bohm as Doc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The American Soldier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Soldier tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Soldier (1970)?
- In US, The American Soldier is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The American Soldier worth watching?
- The American Soldier holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The American Soldier?
- The American Soldier stars Karl Scheydt, Elga Sorbas, Jan George, Hark Bohm and Ulli Lommel.