Cadence(1990)
“Sometimes you've got to stand out to fit in.”
Overview
As punishment for drunken, rebellious behavior, a young white soldier is thrown into a stockade populated entirely by black inmates. But instead of falling victim to racial hatred, the soldier joins forces with his fellow prisoners and rises up against the insanely tyrannical and bigoted prison warden.
Director
Martin Sheen
Studio
The Movie Group
Cast
Charlie Sheen
as Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean
Martin Sheen
as MSgt. Otis V. McKinney
Laurence Fishburne
as Roosevelt Stokes
Blu Mankuma
as Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce
Michael Beach
as Edward James Webb
Harry Stewart
as Harry 'Sweetbread' Crane
James Marshall
as Cpl. Harold Lamar
Ramon Estevez
as Cpl. Gerald Gessner
Lochlyn Munro
as Bartender
Matt Clark
as Bean Sr.
Tom McBeath
as Principal
Samantha Langevin
as Mrs. Vito
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
The Movie Group • Republic Pictures
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Where can I watch Cadence?▼
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What is Cadence about?▼
As punishment for drunken, rebellious behavior, a young white soldier is thrown into a stockade populated entirely by black inmates. But instead of falling victim to racial hatred, the soldier joins forces with his fellow prisoners and rises up against the insanely tyrannical and bigoted prison warden.
Who directed Cadence?▼
Cadence was directed by Martin Sheen and released in 1990. It is a drama film.
How long is Cadence?▼
Cadence has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Cadence?▼
The cast of Cadence includes Charlie Sheen as Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean, Martin Sheen as MSgt. Otis V. McKinney, Laurence Fishburne as Roosevelt Stokes, Blu Mankuma as Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce, Michael Beach as Edward James Webb and more.
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