Soldier's Girl (2003) 8.0
The true story of the price a young soldier paid for falling in love with a transsexual night-club performer. Director:Frank PiersonWriter:Ron Nyswaner |
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Soldier's Girl (2003) 8.0
The true story of the price a young soldier paid for falling in love with a transsexual night-club performer. Director:Frank PiersonWriter:Ron Nyswaner |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Troy Garity | ... |
Barry Winchell
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Lee Pace | ... |
Calpernia Addams
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Andre Braugher | ... |
Sergeant Carlos Diaz
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Shawn Hatosy | ... |
Justin Fisher
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Philip Eddolls | ... |
Calvin Glover
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Merwin Mondesir | ... |
Henry Millens
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Dan Petronijevic | ... |
Collin Baker
(as Daniel Petronijevic)
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Mike Realba | ... |
Edgar Martinez
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Jeanie Calleja | ... |
Ashley Martinez
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Barclay Hope | ... |
Sergeant Howard Paxton
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Tulsi Balram | ... |
Ginger
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Vince Corazza | ... |
Lester
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Kathryn Zenna | ... |
Female Guard
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Kent Staines | ... |
Mistress of Ceremonies
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Sofonda | ... |
Midnight Express
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The true story of the price a young soldier paid for falling in love with a transsexual night-club performer.
I remember a couple of months ago hearing the story of Barry Winchell on A&E. I was so hurt and disgusted by the fact that something like this could happen and the person that did this awful thing was not put to death. So later when I heard about Soldier's Girl, I decided to rent it and check it out. I put it in and was entranced by this amazing love story. I was moved to tears, which is a difficult thing for me to do. The story was so loving and yet so tragic. Like Calpernia says in the beginning of the movie, "I'm going to tell you a story, like all great stories, it is a love story. And like all great love stories, it's tragic." The movie broke my heart and I was ashamed to know that my country let this happen and go unpunished in my opinion. Facing the homophobia of society is tough for any person, I know this first hand. Barry Winchell was a resilient person to be able to take what he took from others, and not let them stop him from falling in love. Best movie I've seen based on a true story in awhile. I would recommend seeing it to anyone.