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The Execution of Private Slovik

1974Movie1 h 56 minNR

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–67%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Lamont Johnson
Written by
William Link, Richard Levinson, William Bradford Huie
Produced by
Richard Dubelman
Music by
Hal Mooney

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Facts

March 13, 1974 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released
March 13, 1974
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
War, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Execution of Private Slovik worth watching?"

Questions about The Execution of Private Slovik

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Execution of Private Slovik worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Execution of Private Slovik?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Execution of Private Slovik plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.