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Cadence (1990)

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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 others appear in this well-intentioned drama. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi

PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Martin Sheen

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1989 Wide

On DVD: Dec 19, 2000

Republic Pictures Home Video

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Cast

Charlie Sheen
Franklin Bean Jr.
Martin Sheen
Sergeant Otis V. McKinn...
F Murray Abraham
Capt. Garcia
Laurence Fishburne
Stokes
Michael Beach
Webb
Blu Mankuma
Spoonman (Bryce)
Harry Stewart
Sweetbread (Crane)
James Marshall
Lamar
Ramon Estevez
Gessner
John Toles-Bey
Lawrence
Jay Brazeau
Mr. Vito
Alec Burden
Abel Fox
Roark Critchlow
Brooks
Ken Douglas
Kramer
Linda Francis
Robert Gazzola
Bean-Age 8
David Glyn-Jones
Funeral Director
Deryl Hayes
M.P. in Bar
Steve Hilton
Colonel Clark
Doug Judge
MP in Bar
Samantha Langevin
Mrs. Vito
Joe Lowry
Cecil Haig
Allan Lysell
Sheridan
Tom McBeath
Principal
Weston McMillan
DeLuc
David Michael O'Neill
Sager
Tony Pantages
G.I. (Bar)
Brent Stait
Psych. Ward M.P. #2
Matt Clark
Bean Sr.
Don S. Davis
Haig
Michelle Anton Allen
Jennifer Griffin
Tattooist
Lochlyn Munro
Bartender

Critic Reviews for Cadence

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (7) | DVD (1)

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

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

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

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

Top Critic

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

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Top Critic

The cast builds genuine characters out of stock situations.

February 27, 2007 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

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

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Time Out

A fine look at the racial differences of the armed forces of that era.

April 22, 2005 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Father and Son give the performances of their careers

September 19, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Not half-bad military drama.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

Laurence Fishburne is a capable performer, but he's not asked to do much here. On the other hand, Charlie Sheen is unconvincing as his character experiences crises and moral dilemmas galore.

February 13, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

Cadence is a more modest film that never seems to reach very high, settling for superficial characterizations and an overly familiar series of circumstances.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Chris Hicks

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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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 Charlie's and Martin Sheen's best performances in my

August 15, 2009

Jason Owens

Super Reviewer

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 dramatic power.

April 25, 2007