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The Execution of Private Slovik is a american film of genre Drama directed by Lamont Johnson released in USA on 13 march 1974 with Martin Sheen
The Execution of Private Slovik (1974)
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Add to a movie listThe Execution of Private Slovik is a nonfiction book by William Bradford Huie, published in 1954, and an American made-for-television movie that aired on NBC on March 13, 1974. The film was written for the screen by
Richard Levinson, William Link and by Lamont Johnson who was the director, the film stars Martin Sheen, and also features Charlie Sheen in his second film in a small role.
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The book and the film tell the story of Private Eddie Slovik, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the American Civil War. The film starred Martin Sheen as Private Slovik, a performance for which he received an Emmy Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Drama. Sheen said he did not think actors should be compared, and made it clear he would refuse the award. Many critics and viewers consider this to be one of Sheen's finest performances. Among the other Emmy Award nominations, the film was named for "Outstanding Special". The film also won a Peabody Award.Actors
Martin Sheen
(Eddie Slovik)
Mariclare Costello
(Antoinette Slovik)
Ned Beatty
(Father Stafford)
Gary Busey
(Jimmy Feedek)
Charlie Sheen
(Kid at Wedding (uncredited))
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