The Execution of Private Slovik [1974] (TV) with Martin Sheen

The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) (TV)





Directed by Lamont Johnson

Produced by Richard Dubleman

Written by William Bradford Huie

Lamont Johnson

Richard Levinson

Starring Martin Sheen

Mariclare Costello

Ned Beatty

Music by Hal Mooney

Cinematography Bill Butler

Editing by Frank Morriss

Distributed by NBC

MCA/Universal Home Video

Release date(s) 1974

Running time 120 Mins

Country U.S.

Language English

Budget $180000



The Execution of Private Slovik is a nonfiction book by William Bradford Huie, published in 1954, and an American made-for-television movie that aired on NBC on March 13, 1974. The film was written for the screen by Richard Levinson, William Link and by Lamont Johnson who also served as film director.



The book and the film tell the story of Private Eddie Slovik, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the American Civil War. The film starred Martin Sheen as Private Slovik for which he received an Emmy Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Drama. Many critics and viewers consider this to be one of Sheen's finest performances, noting in particular the firing squad execution scene when Slovik recites the Roman Catholic prayer, Hail Mary. This film was also the debut film of actor Charlie Sheen.



Among the other Emmy Award nominations, the film was named for "Outstanding Special."



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