Soldier in the Rain

Two highly irregulars, in the very regular army! And this is the story of the million-dollar schemes they dared, the fabulous dolls and dates, they shared.

Soldier in the Rain — Plot

Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaughter forms a close bond with his peer. Clay hopes to convince Slaughter to join him in a business venture outside of the service, but, in the meantime, he introduces the older officer to the beautiful young Bobby Jo Pepperdine, inadvertently creating trouble for both men.

• Release date
• November 27, 1963
• Runtime
• 88 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama
• Director
• Ralph Nelson

Soldier in the Rain — Cast

Jackie Gleason Maxwell Slaughter Steve McQueen Eustis Clay Tuesday Weld Bobby Jo Pepperdine Tony Bill Jerry Meltzer Tom Poston Lieutenant Magee Ed Nelson James Priest Lew Gallo Fred Lenahan Rockne Tarkington William Booth