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The Execution of Private Slovik is an American made-for-television movie that aired on NBC on March 13, 1974. Based on the book by William Bradford Huie, the film was written for the screen by Richard Levinson, William Link and by Lamont Johnson who also served as film director.

The film told the story of Private Eddie Slovik, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion since the American Civil War. The film starred Martin Sheen
as Private Slovik for which he received an Emmy Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Drama. Many critics and viewers consider this to be one of Sheen's finest performances, that note in particular the firing squad execution scene when Slovik recites the Roman Catholic prayer, Hail Mary.

Among the other Emmy Award nominations, the film was named for "Outstanding Special."

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