The Virgin Soldiers
“Sooner or later, they're going to get it”
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.
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The Virgin Soldiers (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-07
Top Cast
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Hywel Bennett
Brigg
Lynn Redgrave
Phillipa Raskin
Nigel Davenport
Sgt Driscoll
Jack Shepherd
Sgt Wellbeloved
Nigel Patrick
RSM Raskin
Rachel Kempson
Mrs Raskin
Michael Gwynn
Lt Col Bromley-Pickering
Tsai Chin
Juicy Lucy
Christopher Timothy
Cpl Brook
Don Hawkins
Tasker
Geoffrey Hughes
Lantry
Roy Holder
Fenwick
Wayne Sleep
Villiers
Gregory Phillips
Foster
Riggs O'Hara
Sinclair
Peter Kelly
Sandy Jacobs
Mark Nicholl
Cutler
Alan Shatsman
Longley
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dexter
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian La Frenais, John Hopkins, John McGrath, Leslie Thomas
- Original Score
- Peter Greenwell
- Original Title
- The Virgin Soldiers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Highroad Productions, Columbia Pictures, Open Road Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dexter
Ian La Frenais, John Hopkins, John McGrath, Leslie Thomas
Peter Greenwell
Kenneth Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Ian La Frenais
Writer
John Hopkins
Writer
John Dexter
Director
John McGrath
Writer
Peter Greenwell
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virgin Soldiers
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What is The Virgin Soldiers about?
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.
Who directed The Virgin Soldiers?
The Virgin Soldiers was directed by John Dexter.
Who stars in The Virgin Soldiers?
The principal cast of The Virgin Soldiers includes Hywel Bennett, Lynn Redgrave, Nigel Davenport, Jack Shepherd, Nigel Patrick.
When was The Virgin Soldiers released and how long is it?
The Virgin Soldiers was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Virgin Soldiers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virgin Soldiers was composed by Peter Greenwell.
Is The Virgin Soldiers based on a book or true story?
The Virgin Soldiers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leslie Thomas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Virgin Soldiers?
The Virgin Soldiers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).