Soldier in the Rain poster

Movie · 1963

Soldier in the Rain

Released 27 November 1963 More from 1963 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗

Maxwell 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.

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How old were they?

Oldest first
John Hubbard
as Battalion Major
49
Jackie Gleason
as Maxwell Slaughter
47
Lew Gallo
as Fred Lenahan
35
Adam West
as Inspecting Captain
35
Steve McQueen
as Eustis Clay
33
Tony Bill
as Jerry Meltzer
23
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The numbers

Computed from the cast above
26years between the oldest and youngest billed
49John Hubbard — oldest on the call sheet
23Tony Bill — youngest billed
37average age of the credited cast
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