The Diary of an Unknown Soldier(1959)
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier Synopsis
A short story narrated by an unknown British soldier who reveals his hopes, fears, and disillusionment while heading into battle against the German army.
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier (1959) is a documentary, drama and war film directed by Peter Watkins, released on January 2, 1959 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Brian Robertson and Peter Watkins. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Watkins
- Writers:
- Peter Watkins
- Producers:
- Roger Higham, Peter Watkins
- Production:
- Playcraft Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Peter Watkins, written by Peter Watkins, produced by Roger Higham and Peter Watkins.
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The Diary of an Unknown Soldier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Diary of an Unknown Soldier – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
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The main cast of The Diary of an Unknown Soldier (1959) includes Brian Robertson and Peter Watkins. The film was directed by Peter Watkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Diary of an Unknown Soldier released?
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The Diary of an Unknown Soldier was released on January 2, 1959 and runs for 17m.
Is The Diary of an Unknown Soldier worth watching?
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The Diary of an Unknown Soldier (1959) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.