A flatulent attempt at social relevance and sexual frankness, THE SERGEANT comes off as nothing more than a misfired attempt that is supposed to be appreciated for its subject matter, regardless of its ineptitude. Steiger, who is normally a fine and perceptive actor, resorts to
militaristic high camp in his role as an American sergeant stationed in France in 1952. In a useless black-and-white prolog, he is shown at his most heroic and inhumane, strangling a German soldier when his gun jams. After the war ends, Steiger brings this cold, impenetrable exterior to a camp run
by the boozing Latimore. Steiger takes over the command and strongly asserts his military ways ...
Released:
1968
Rated:
R
Length:
108 mins