The Execution of Private Slovik

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

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

Cast

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

Maj. Fellman

Charles Haid

Brockmeyer