The Execution of Private Slovik

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

WarDrama

7.4

2h 0m

March 13, 1974

Overview

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.

Director

Lamont Johnson

Martin Sheen

Eddie Slovik

Mariclare Costello

Antoinette Slovik

Ned Beatty

Father Stafford

Gary Busey

Jimmy Feedek

Matt Clark

Dunn

Ben Hammer

Lt. Col. Leacock

Warren J. Kemmerling