An Accidental Soldier
“A love story set in WW1 France”
Synopsis
An unexpected love story set in WW1 France between a young Australian baker who has deserted the front line, and a grieving French woman, who puts her own life at risk by sheltering him from the authorities.
Top Cast
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Marie Bunel
Colombe
Dan Spielman
Harry
Bryan Brown
Captain Foster
Julia Zemiro
Isabelle
Christian Manon
Old Soldier
Craig Michael-Hyde
Mills
Daniel Boothey
Recruitment Officer
Mickey Camilleri
Harry's Mother
Dylan Caseris
Fugitive
Nicholas Peduzzi
Gendarme 1
Phillipe Tercier
Gendarme 2
Antoine Germain
Gendarme 3
Marius Rodari
Louis
Ben Young
Natty
Luke Esme
Hunter
Nick Maclaine
Shell Shocked Soldier
Will O'Mahony
Parade Soldier
Lee Sheppard
Lt. Davies
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Ward, John Fairhead
- Screenplay & Story
- John Charalambous
- Original Title
- An Accidental Soldier
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Taylor Media, Goalpost Pictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Ward, John Fairhead
John Charalambous, Keith Thompson, Blake Ayshford
Germain McMicking
Leanne Cole
Sue Taylor, Kylie du Fresne, Greg Waters, Ben Grant, David Ogilvy
Department Leadership Roster
Leanne Cole
Editor
John Charalambous
Screenplay
Kylie du Fresne
Producer
Germain McMicking
Director of Photography
Blake Ayshford
Writer
Clayton Jauncey
Production Design
Rachel Ward
Director
John Fairhead
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Accidental Soldier
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What is An Accidental Soldier about?
An unexpected love story set in WW1 France between a young Australian baker who has deserted the front line, and a grieving French woman, who puts her own life at risk by sheltering him from the authorities.
Who directed An Accidental Soldier?
An Accidental Soldier was directed by Rachel Ward, John Fairhead.
Who stars in An Accidental Soldier?
The principal cast of An Accidental Soldier includes Marie Bunel, Dan Spielman, Bryan Brown, Julia Zemiro, Christian Manon.
When was An Accidental Soldier released and how long is it?
An Accidental Soldier was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Accidental Soldier?
An Accidental Soldier holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).