

Comedy · Drama
Overview
Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaughter forms a close bond with his peer. Clay hopes to convince Slaughter to join him in a business venture outside of the service, but, in the meantime, he introduces the older officer to the beautiful young Bobby Jo Pepperdine, inadvertently creating trouble for both men.
Top Cast


Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason
Maxwell Slaughter
Jackie Gleason
Maxwell Slaughter


Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Eustis Clay
Steve McQueen
Eustis Clay


Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Bobby Jo Pepperdine
Tuesday Weld
Bobby Jo Pepperdine


Tony Bill
Tony Bill
Jerry Meltzer
Tony Bill
Jerry Meltzer


Tom Poston
Tom Poston
Lieutenant Magee
Tom Poston
Lieutenant Magee


Ed Nelson
Ed Nelson
James Priest
Ed Nelson
James Priest


Lew Gallo
Lew Gallo
Fred Lenahan
Lew Gallo
Fred Lenahan


Rockne Tarkington
Rockne Tarkington
William Booth
Rockne Tarkington
William Booth


Paul Hartman
Paul Hartman
Chief of Police
Paul Hartman
Chief of Police


John Hubbard
John Hubbard
Battalion Major
John Hubbard
Battalion Major
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