Jackie Gleason does a great job in this film as a Sergeant Bilko type lifer who knows all the angles in the army. He is perfectly cast in this role. McQueen, however, is miscast as the country bumpkin sergeant (how did he ever make sergeant?) who doesn't have a brain in his head. McQueen was never really good at comedy; although a fine dramatic actor. This role would have been much better served by someone like Andy Griffith or. Jim Nabors. However, the storyline by Edwards is strong enough for McQueen to escape with a winning effort here. A mildly entertaining comedy. Tuesday Weld is beyond smoking hot in this film and was the sexiest actress in Hollywood for a decade.
Review of Soldier in the Rain
