The Return of the Soldier
Synopsis
The horrors of World War I have robbed returning veteran Chris Baldry of his memory. The traumatized soldier doesn't even recognize his own wife, Kitty, or remember their years together. While Baldry attempts to cope with the unfamiliar surroundings of his own home, he seeks out the company of an old flame from his childhood, Margaret Grey. His amnesia also makes him a ready target for the affections of his older cousin, Jenny.
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The Return of the Soldier (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Julie Christie
Kitty Baldry
Glenda Jackson
Margaret Grey
Ann-Margret
Jenny Baldry
Alan Bates
Captain Chris Baldry
Ian Holm
Doctor Anderson
Frank Finlay
William Grey
Jeremy Kemp
Frank
Hilary Mason
Ward
John Sharp
Pearson
Elizabeth Edmonds
Emery
Valerie Whittington
Beatrice
Patsy Byrne
Mrs. Plummer
Amanda Grinling
Alexandra
Edward de Souza
Edward de Souza
Michael Cochrane
Stephen
Vickery Turner
Jessica
Sheila Keith
Sister
Shirley Caine
Ward Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Whitemore
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Return of the Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Skreba Films, Barry R. Cooper Productions, Brent Walker Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bridges
Hugh Whitemore, Rebecca West
Richard Rodney Bennett
Stephen Goldblatt
Laurence Méry-Clark
John Quested, Simon Relph, Barry R. Cooper, Ann Skinner, Edward Simons
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Alan Bridges
Director
Hugh Whitemore
Screenplay
Stephen Goldblatt
Director of Photography
Simon Relph
Producer
Ann Skinner
Producer
Luciana Arrighi
Production Design
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of the Soldier
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What is The Return of the Soldier about?
The horrors of World War I have robbed returning veteran Chris Baldry of his memory. The traumatized soldier doesn't even recognize his own wife, Kitty, or remember their years together. While Baldry attempts to cope with the unfamiliar surroundings of his own home, he seeks out the company of an old flame from his childhood, Margaret Grey. His amnesia also makes him a ready target for the affections of his older cousin, Jenny.
Who directed The Return of the Soldier?
The Return of the Soldier was directed by Alan Bridges.
Who stars in The Return of the Soldier?
The principal cast of The Return of the Soldier includes Julie Christie, Glenda Jackson, Ann-Margret, Alan Bates, Ian Holm.
When was The Return of the Soldier released and how long is it?
The Return of the Soldier was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of the Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of the Soldier was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is The Return of the Soldier based on a book or true story?
The Return of the Soldier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rebecca West".