Stationed in Paris, a Black American soldier (Harry Baird) wins a promotion and a 3-day leave. His idyllic weekend with the lovely Nicole Berger (star of Shoot the Piano Player) is marred by racial tension.

“An unexpected fount of goodness, determination, and survival.”

—Armond White, National Review

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