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6.5Maxwell 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.
Released: 1963-11-2788 minDir: Ralph NelsonComedy, Drama
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Cast
- Jackie Gleason as Maxwell Slaughter
- Steve McQueen as Eustis Clay
- Tuesday Weld as Bobby Jo Pepperdine
- Tony Bill as Jerry Meltzer
- Tom Poston as Lieutenant Magee
- Ed Nelson as James Priest
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1960s buddy comedy films1963 American films1963 comedy-drama films1963 English-language films1963 filmsAllied Artists filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican buddy comedy-drama filmsAmerican English-language novelsEnglish-language buddy comedy-drama filmsFilms about the United States ArmyFilms based on American novels