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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1978-08-21
Languageen
Runtime1h 38m
Production

Tomorrow Entertainment

4.4(5)
•1978•1h 38m

Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

TV MovieDrama

Overview

The true story of Leonard Matlovich, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who, in 1975, publicly divulged his homosexuality and fought to remain in service.

Director
Paul Leaf
Writing & Screenplay
John McGreevey
Cinematography
Mario Tosi

Principal Cast

47 credited
Brad Dourif
Brad DourifLeonard Matlovich
Frank Converse
Frank ConverseCapt. Larsen Jaenicke
William Daniels
William DanielsFather Veller
Stephen Elliott
Stephen ElliottMat's Father
Rue McClanahan
Rue McClanahanMat's Mother
David Spielberg
David SpielbergDavid Addlestone
Mitchell Ryan
Mitchell RyanLt. Col. Applegate
Barra Grant
Barra GrantSusan Hewman
Alfred Ryder
Alfred RyderCol. Grand
David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden StiersG-2 Captain

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