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For 21st century viewers, the white actors may be overshadowed by the performances of [[Denzel Washington]] - the tough-talking private whipped for [[desertion]] after leaving camp to find shoes; and [[Morgan Freeman]] - promoted to [[sergeant major]] because of his initiative in getting shoes for the poorly shod men.

For 21st century viewers, the white actors may be overshadowed by the performances of [[Denzel Washington]] - the tough-talking private whipped for [[desertion]] after leaving camp to find shoes; and [[Morgan Freeman]] - promoted to [[sergeant major]] because of his initiative in getting shoes for the poorly shod men.