The Execution of Private Slovik
- TV Movie
- 1974
- 2h
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7.6/10
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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.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.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.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 7 nominations total
Warren J. Kemmerling
- Maj. Fellman
- (as Warren Kemmerling)
Joe George
- 109th Regiment Sergeant
- (as Joseph George)
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Did you know
- TriviaBernard V. Calka, of Macomb County, MI--a Polish-American World War II veteran--petitioned the US Army to return Slovik's remains to the US. In 1987 he convinced President Ronald Reagan to order their return. Calka raised $8,000 to pay for the exhumation of Slovik's remains and for their transfer to Detroit's Woodmere Cemetery, where Slovik was reburied next to his wife.
- Quotes
Father Stafford: Give it another volley if you like it so much!
Maj. Fellman: Take it easy, Padre! None of us are enjoying this.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974)
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Injustice: Military style
I saw this made for TV film when it originally came out. Martin Sheens star was rising and the network that broadcast it hyped it pretty well but didn't over do it. It has a number of documentary type scenes in it which keeps the whole story of Slovik on track . The story was going to be made into a film a number of years earlier with Steve McQueen in the title role but some political pressure blocked it. The fact is Eddie Slovik wasn't the only American soldier executed in WWII. He was the only one executed for desertion. All these years later his execution clearly was something that shouldn't have taken place. The officers who made the decision to shoot him were more than likely worrying not about his life but about their life and military career. Even though the viewer knows that Pvt Slovik will be executed the scene in which he is led out, tied up, hooded, last rites given then shot is very moving. Ned Beatty turns in a good performance as an Army Chaplain. Another film that has an Army execution scene in it that will grip the viewer is `The Victors' Check that one out as well.
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- Apr 12, 2000
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- Arkebuseringen
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- RMS Queen Mary - 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California, USA(court-martial scenes)
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