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DRAMA . 1968 . 1h 48m . 5.9/10

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"Just one weakness.... Just one."

Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson, he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange. Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.

Starring Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, Ludmila Mikaël
5.9/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1968
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Just one weakness.... Just one.

Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson, he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange. Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.

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Cast
Rod Steiger stars as MSgt. Albert Callan in The Sergeant.
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Year context
The Sergeant was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he str...
The Sergeant is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (13 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Sergeant about?
Master Sgt. Albert Callan is a war hero and a no-nonsense leader who reforms his previously mismanaged military base. Although Callan seems collected, he struggles as a closeted homosexual. When the sergeant becomes obsessed with his handsome clerk, Tom Swanson, he even disrupts the young man's relationship with his French girlfriend, Solange. Since Swanson isn't receptive to Callan's advances, it creates major tension between the two men.
How long is The Sergeant?
The Sergeant has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in The Sergeant?
The cast of The Sergeant includes Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, Ludmila Mikaël, Frank Latimore, Elliott Sullivan.
What is the rating of The Sergeant?
The Sergeant has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Drama War
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