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- Language: German
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004RN6C
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Martin Sheen's 1991 directorial debut features Sheen as the disturbed head of a military stockade where the prisoners include a troublemaking Army misfit played by his son Charlie. Private Bean (Charlie Sheen) is thrown into the stockade with a group of five blacks calling themselves the Soul Patrol, and gradually learns teamwork from the men, including their leader Stokes (Laurence Fishburne). Eventually the tug of war between Bean and the bigoted commander reaches a boiling point with tragic conclusions, and Bean learns the meaning of compassion and the difference between right and wrong. The film is nothing particularly inspiring or insightful, but the supporting players, including Fishburne, give solid performances, and Cadence affords the audience a chance to see the father and son team work together in an earnest and well-meaning drama. --Robert Lane
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I have seen that many people have been in search of the song and lyrics to Harry Stewart's "End of My Journey" from the movie Cadence. This song, and a pretty good version of "Chain Gang" make this movie unforgettable. There is a website dedicated to the "End of My Journey" song due to it not being available on any soundtrack recording.
http://www.freehomepages.com/cadence
Enjoy!
By J. E. Nelson
Format:DVD
As far as dramas go, this is one of the best I have seen. It is a terrific coming of age story involving tragedy, team work, and the tough choices morality can make a person face.
The story is excellent (I could write a lot more, but I try not to give to much away). The main character is Franklin Bean, an Army Private. Pvt. Bean is sentenced to 90 days in the stockade after hearing the news that his father died, getting unauthorized tattoos, going on a drinking binge and hitting an MP. In the stockade, Pvt. Bean's (who is white) "roommates" are 5 black prisoners. Pvt. Bean does not fit in, not because of his fellow prison mates, but because he does not want to belong. The stockade is overseen by Sgt. Otis McKinney, a racist disciplinarian who is constantly trying to get Bean on "his team". Despite Bean's desire to be alone, Bean does pick a side. The film ends in tragedy, and Pvt. Bean is faced with the gut wrenching decision between what is right and what is right. While the scene I am referring to is short, I think it was one of the most powerful movie scenes showing a young person trying to make a decision where both alternatives seem to be the right thing to do, and the path he chooses has drastically different outcomes.
I never even heard of this movie in the theaters. However, I feel this is one of the greatest "coming of age" stories I have ever seen. I think this is one of the best "unknown" movies I have ever seen. The screenplay writing is absolutely brilliant, though I will admit I had to watch the movie a couple of times before I saw the movie as more than a story about some guy in a military prison.
This is definitely not a happy movie. I don't think this is the type of movie I pop in the DVD player and cuddle with a date on the couch. I would classify the movie as a sad drama. I think this movie is definitely a must see!
By Ghenghis
Format:DVD
You'll have a tough time getting that one out of your head. Charlie Sheen's best work next to Wall Street as a renegade Army private stuck in a German stockade during the Vietnam War. A flash of early brilliance by Laurence Fishburne with a great, but twisted dynamic between Charlie and Martin Sheen. What can you say, this movie is just terrific! 4 tats
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Fathers and Sons
This movie is a philosophical wonder on the relationships between fathers and sons. First off, you have a real life father and son portraying the two main characters. Read more
Published on April 3 2004 by Jake McKay
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Cadence
just a very good all round film
Published on Jan 18 2004 by DEAN BARTLE
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Not A Typical Fish Out of Water Story
I saw this when I was still in highschool, a great film though Fishburne's performance was limited. Most of the focus was on Charlie Sheen but that's what I think was the... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2003 by Sal Paradise
5.0 out of 5 stars
exceptional
I have loved this sleeper movie since it came out it is a fine piece of work.And the charactors draw you in. You feel the depth of the movie all the way through. Read more
Published on Nov 10 2002 by Jeff
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my all time fave
i love this movie. everything is pefect about it but i bawl my eyes out every time i watch his friend get shot. i think its wondeful and inspirational.
Published on July 7 2002 by jj
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A Treat for Sheen Fans
A real treat for fans of the Sheen/Estevez clan, featuring the always excellent Martin Sheen with his famous son Charlie Sheen - one of Charlie's more appealing performances - and... Read more
Published on Jun 22 2002
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Here's the Scoop on End of My Journey
I haven't seen this DVD yet but could tell that many people loved this piece of music as much as I did. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2001 by Ellyn Ritterskamp
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Army Prisoners
This movie is about a Army Prison unit with all black prisoners until Private Bean is arrested for being drunken disorderly.. Read more
Published on Sep 15 2001 by "kmartinklover"
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Underrated
When I think of movies dealing with the Vietnam Era this is usually the last to come to mind, and most people probably don't even recall it. Read more
Published on July 15 2001 by "jjg8"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, Fabulous music
This movie has wonderful commentary on racial misconseptions and barriers. We see how diffrent veiwpoints affect the players, how they cope, and how some eventually overcome these... Read more
Published on Dec 10 2000 by "bluedog2123"
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