Soldier's Girl
Showtime (2003)
Drama, Queer Themes/Interest
On Wish List
#1282
8*
Seen ItYes
(12/23/2019 AmazonPrime)
IMDB   7.9
112 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1
Troy Garity Barry Winchell
Lee Pace Calpernia Addams/Scottie
Andre Braugher Sergeant Carlos Diaz
Shawn Hatosy Justin Fisher
Philip Eddolls Calvin Glover
Merwin Mondesir Henry Millens
Dan Petronijevic Collin Baker
Mike Realba Edgar Martinez
Jeanie Calleja Ashley Martinez
Barclay Hope Sergeant Howard Paxton
Tulsi Balram Ginger
Vince Corazza Lester
Kathryn Zenna Female guard
Kent Staines Mistress of Ceremonies
Sofonda Midnight Express
Jeffrey Murray Johnston Typhoon
Kendall Knights Waiter
Nina Arsenault Trendy woman
Brian Bowman NCO Staff duty
J.C. Kenny TV news anchor
Demitri Warner Bar patron
Paul Mota Bar Patron
Director
Frank Pierson
Producer Linda Gottlieb
Ron Nyswaner
Writer/Composer Ron Nyswaner
Cinematography Paul Sarossy
Music Jan A.P. Kaczmarek


The true story of Soldier’s Girl, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a beautiful transgendered nightclub performer was misunderstood by fellow soldiers and eventually leads to his brutal death.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1

Notes
A surprisingly impactful film, in spite of being a so-called TV movie. Good performqnces by ptincipal players.