This film was recently released on DVD as part of the Warner Archive series. Rod Steiger gives a powerful performance as the tough master Sergeant who is attracted to one of the soldiers. He becomes completely obsessed with this guy giving him special treatment, then taking it back. The one strange thing is how the soldier he was giving all the attention to, did not notice that something was definitely strange and bizarre. It is sad when the Sergeant addresses the men toward the end of the film. Steiger, and John Phillip Law are both very good in this film. The film is not restored, but the color and sound is acceptable. It could have used a slight remastering.
Review of The Sergeant
