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The Virgin Soldiers (1970)

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Audience Score
66
The Virgin Soldiers
R 1 hr 35 minFeb 5th, 1970Drama, Comedy, WarVirgin Soldiers Collection PosterPart of Virgin Soldiers Collection
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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.
StarringHywel BennettLynn RedgraveNigel Davenport
DirectorJohn Dexter
WritersIan La FrenaisJohn HopkinsJohn McGrath

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 5th, 1970
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Highroad Productions, Columbia Pictures, Open Road Films
Movie Tags:
based on novel or booksoldiervirginsingaporebritish armynational service

Virgin Soldiers Collection

Movies based on the comic novel by Leslie Thomas The Virgin Soldiers collection includes two films set during the Malayan Emergency, showcasing British soldiers' lives from different angles: The Virgin Soldiers (1969): A romantic drama featuring a love triangle between Private Brigg, Sergeant Driscoll, and Phillipa Raskin. Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977): A comedic take on soldiers prioritizing finding sexual partners over fighting Communism. Both films provide a glimpse into the contrasting experiences of British soldiers, blending romance and humor with the historical backdrop of the Malayan Emergency, offering both entertainment and educational value.