The Execution of Private Slovik

The Execution of Private Slovik is an American made-for-television movie that aired on NBC on March 13, 1974. Based on the book by William Bradford Huie, the film was written for the screen by

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American - NBC - March 13 - 1974 - William Bradford Huie

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Richard Levinson, William Link and by Lamont Johnson who also served as film director.

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Richard Levinson - William Link - Lamont Johnson - Film director

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The film told the story of Pvt. Eddie Slovik, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the American Civil War. The film starred Martin Sheen as Pvt. Slovik for which he received an Emmy Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Drama. Many critics and viewers consider this to be one of Sheen's finest performances, noting in particular the firing squad execution scene when as Slovik he recites the Roman Catholic prayer, Hail Mary.

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Pvt. Eddie Slovik - Executed - American Civil War - Martin Sheen - Emmy Award - Firing squad - Roman Catholic - Hail Mary

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Among the other Emmy Award nominations, the film was named for "Outstanding Special."

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