The Virgin Soldiers(1969)
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The Virgin Soldiers Synopsis
The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscripted soldier named Private Brigg, a worldly professional soldier named Sergeant Driscoll, and Phillipa Raskin, the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major. The location is a British army base in Singapore during the Malayan Emergency.
The Virgin Soldiers (1969) is a war, comedy and drama film directed by John Dexter, released on October 14, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Hywel Bennett, Lynn Redgrave, Nigel Davenport and Jack Shepherd. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- John Dexter
- Writers:
- Ian La Frenais, John Hopkins, Leslie Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth Higgins
- Composer:
- Peter Greenwell
- Production:
- Highroad Productions, Columbia Pictures, Open Road Films
- Status:
- Released
The Virgin Soldiers (1969) Trailer
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The Virgin Soldiers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hywel Bennett
as Brigg
Lynn Redgrave
as Phillipa Raskin
Nigel Davenport
as Sgt Driscoll
Jack Shepherd
as Sgt Wellbeloved
Nigel Patrick
as RSM Raskin
Rachel Kempson
as Mrs Raskin
Michael Gwynn
as Lt Col Bromley-Pickering
Tsai Chin
as Juicy Lucy
Christopher Timothy
as Cpl Brook
- Don Hawkins
Don Hawkins
as Tasker
Geoffrey Hughes
as Lantry
Roy Holder
as Fenwick
Key crew
Directed by John Dexter, written by Ian La Frenais, John Hopkins and Leslie Thomas.
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The Virgin Soldiers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Virgin Soldiers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Virgin Soldiers online?
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Who stars in The Virgin Soldiers?
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The main cast of The Virgin Soldiers (1969) includes Hywel Bennett, Lynn Redgrave, Nigel Davenport, Jack Shepherd and Nigel Patrick. The film was directed by John Dexter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Virgin Soldiers released?
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The Virgin Soldiers was released on October 14, 1969 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Virgin Soldiers worth watching?
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The Virgin Soldiers (1969) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Virgin Soldiers?
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