entertaining

Rating: Null/10 (30 August 2003)

After unexpectedly being captured and sent to a POW camp in WWII era Germany, a U.S. Army officer—belittled for being the son of a wealthy senator and not staying true to his duty—is called upon by his superior officer to defend a black soldier accused of killing a white compatriot. Riveting military drama tackles issues of racism, honor, and sacrifice, while being sparked by rock solid performances. Willis is well-cast as the American ranking officer, Farrell equally impressive in the central role as a reluctant lawyer, but the real highlights are Howard as the beleaguered Lieutenant Scott, and Iures as the suave Nazi commandant. ***