Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force

4.4IMDb Score
Released:1978-08-21
Duration:98 min
Director:Paul Leaf
Actors:Brad Dourif, Frank Converse, William Daniels, Stephen Elliott, Rue McClanahan
Production:Tomorrow Entertainment

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.

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