Cadence

Cadence (1990)

  • 42% of critics liked it
    (12 reviews)

  • 67% of users liked it
    (6,960 ratings)

When a young Caucasian military man is thrown into an all African-American barracks for punishment, he slowly earns the respect of his peers while they all are forced to contend with the prejudicial acts of a racist sergeant. Charlie Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Martin Sheen (who also directed) and… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1989 Wide
Republic Pictures Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • , Time Out

    There's no real feel for period (the mid-'60s), and that dull Sheen psychodrama doesn't go away.

  • Janet Maslin, New York Times

    There is no indication that Mr. Sheen ever yelled "Cut!" when he had a chance to send one of his actors over the top.

  • Rita Kempley, Washington Post

    A sluggish comedy of race relations from the sappy Sheens, it's instant fodder for In Living Color's satirical Wayans.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    Emotions in this film operate on a made-for-TV level; they don't engage you.

  • David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com

    The cast builds genuine characters out of stock situations.

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  • Jason O


    I finally saw "Cadence" while I was visiting my family in Texas awhile back and it was a great movie. Charlie Sheen has to go to military camp for 90 days after hitting a cop. Martin Sheen plays the role of the sergeant at the base. "Cadence" features one of both… More

  • Dean M


    Well-meant film about the evils of racism is skewed by director-star Martin Sheen's overly sympathetic portrait of a prejudiced stockade commander who attempts to use newcomer Charlie Sheen to spy on his cell mates, all of whom are black. More notable for good intentions than… More

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