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Soldier's Girl

Soldier's Girl

She was the only man he ever loved.

20037.01h 52m

Overview

This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.

Directed by Frank Pierson
Written by Ron Nyswaner
Produced by Doro Bachrach, Linda Gottlieb
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Top Cast

Troy Garity

Troy Garity

Barry Winchell

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Calpernia Addams / Scottie

Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher

Sergeant Carlos Diaz

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Justin Fisher

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Philip Eddolls

Calvin Glover

Merwin Mondesir

Merwin Mondesir

Henry Millens

Dan Petronijevic

Dan Petronijevic

Collin Baker (as Daniel Petronijevic)

Mike Realba

Mike Realba

Edgar Martinez

Jeanie Calleja

Jeanie Calleja

Ashley Martinez

Barclay Hope

Barclay Hope

Sergeant Howard Paxton

Themes & Keywords

kentuckybased on true storymurdersoldierlgbthate crimenightclub performergay themetransgender

About Soldier's Girl

Soldier's Girl is a tv movie, drama, romance, crime film released in 2003 exploring themes of kentucky, based on true story, murder, soldier, lgbt, hate crime. Directed by Frank Pierson, it stars Troy Garity, Lee Pace, Andre Braugher. This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.

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