The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) WW2 Drama with Martin Sheen

Our Movie The Red Badge of Courage on Kickstarter Just CLICK 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. Determined to put his criminal record behind him, Eddie Slovik (Martin Sheen) finds a wife, settles down and thinks himself fortunate not to be drafted, owing to his prison record. But when the rules of the draft change, Eddie finds himself at boot camp, where he is hopelessly inept as a soldier. Nevertheless, his superiors cheat to push him through, and Eddie quickly proves just as much of a bungler on the front line until he finally chooses to desert an act that will have dire consequences. First aired on March 14, 1974. For education, entertainment, enlightenment and inspiration. BECOME A FOUNDING FATHER ON OUR NEW PATREON PAGE Join to find content you c