A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries(1998)
The city of lights. A famous American author and the decade that changed a generation...forever.
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Synopsis
This fictionalized story, based on the family life of writer James Jones, is an emotional slice-of-life story. Jones is portrayed here as Bill Willis, a former war hero turned author who combats alcoholism and is starting to experience health problems. Living in France with his wife, daughter, and an adopted son, the family travels an unconventional road which casts them as outsiders to others. Preaching a sexual freedom, his daughter's sexual discovery begins at an early age and betrays her when the family moves to Hanover in America. Her overt sexuality clashes with the values of her teenage American peers and gives her a problematic reputation. Meanwhile, her brooding brother copes with his own interior pain regarding his past, only comfortable communicating within the domestic space.
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998) is a drama film directed by James Ivory, released on September 18, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Kris Kristofferson, Leelee Sobieski, Jane Birkin and Barbara Hershey. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- James Ivory
- Writers:
- Kaylie Jones, James Ivory, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Producers:
- Ismail Merchant
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Marc Fabre
- Composer:
- Richard Robbins
- Production:
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Merchant Ivory Productions, October Films, Capitol Films, British Screen Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,782,005
- Status:
- Released
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kris Kristofferson
as Bill Willis
Leelee Sobieski
as Charlotte Anne 'Channe' Willis, Age 14
Jane Birkin
as Mrs. Fortescue
Barbara Hershey
as Marcella Willis
Dominique Blanc
as Candida
Virginie Ledoyen
as Billy's Mother
Jesse Bradford
as Billy Willis, Age 14
Isaach de Bankolé
as Mamadou
Anne-Cécile Crapie
as Mademoiselle Picot
Anthony Decadi
as Schoolyard Tease
Harley Cross
as Keith Carter
Macha Méril
as Madame Beauvier
Key crew
Directed by James Ivory, written by Kaylie Jones, James Ivory and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, produced by Ismail Merchant.
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A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 24 ratings.
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A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries online?
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A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
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The main cast of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998) includes Kris Kristofferson, Leelee Sobieski, Jane Birkin, Barbara Hershey and Dominique Blanc. The film was directed by James Ivory. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries released?
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A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was released on September 18, 1998 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries worth watching?
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A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.