Death of a Soldier
1986, English. Directed by Philippe Mora.
The obscenity of war. The brutality of murder. The travesty of justice.
Based on a true story, James Coburn portrays a military lawyer assigned to defend a confessed psychotic killer. Set in the context of WWII and the uneasy US-Australian military alliance. The accused killer claims to have killed 3 women in order to possess their voices. Despite the defense lawyer's concerns that the killer is not fit to stand trial, the US military presses forward with the case and its desire to have the killer executed in order to strengthen the shaky alliance.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Philippe MoraDirector
- James CoburnMaj. Patrick Dannenberg
- Bill HunterDet. Sgt. Adams
- Reb BrownPvt. Edward J. Leonski
- Maurie FieldsDet. Sgt. Martin
- Max FairchildMajor William Fricks
- Belinda DaveyMargot Saunders
- Randall BergerPvt. Anthony Berger
- Michael PateMajor General Sutherland
- Jon SidneyGeneral Douglas MacArthur
- Nell JohnsonMaisie
- Pippa WilsonSinger in Boomerang Bar
- Kim RushworthBand in Bar
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1986
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- William L. Nagle
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What Death of a Soldier is based on
Death of a Soldier is based on a true story.
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Death of a Soldier runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Death of a Soldier is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Death of a Soldier isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death of a Soldier?
If you liked Death of a Soldier, try Cross of Iron, Walking with the Enemy, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed Death of a Soldier?
Death of a Soldier (1986) was directed by Philippe Mora and stars James Coburn, Bill Hunter, Reb Brown.
What is Death of a Soldier based on?
Death of a Soldier is based on a true story.