Cadence
- flavo4316 december 2025Cadence (1990) is an unusual, almost family‑affair drama, with Charlie Sheen starring as a troubled soldier sent to a stockade in 1960s West Germany—directed by his father, Martin Sheen, who also appears in the film. The story works as a restrained coming‑of‑age tale, exploring discipline, identity, and the quiet tensions simmering within military life. It briefly touches on racist undertones through the dynamic between Sheen’s character and the predominantly Black unit he’s assigned to, offering moments of insight even if the film doesn’t fully commit to exploring them. While it’s far from a perfect movie, and its pacing can feel uneven, the supporting cast brings real personality and warmth, giving the story more emotional texture than expected. Cadence may not stand out as a major classic, but it remains an interesting, character‑driven piece with a unique atmosphere and a quietly memorable ensemble.
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Cadence was released on 16 november 1990.
Cadence was directed by Martin Sheen.
Cadence has a runtime of 1 u, 36 m.
Cadence was produced by Richard Davis.
De rebelse Franklin Bean moet tegen wil en dank zijn legerdienst vervullen. Zijn pogingen hier onderuit te komen hebben tot gevolg dat hij in de gevangenis van de legerbasis belandt. Zijn straftijd moet hij doorbrengen in het gezelschap van echte zware jongens en onder het gezag van de sadistische Sergeant McKinney. Een confrontatie tussen Bean en McKinney kan niet uitblijven. Cadence bekijk je vanaf de punt van je stoel!
The key characters in Cadence are Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean (Charlie Sheen), MSgt. Otis V. McKinney (Martin Sheen), Roosevelt Stokes (Laurence Fishburne).
Cadence is rated PG-13.
Cadence is a Drama film.
Cadence has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
Cadence has made US$ 2,1 mln. at the box office.