Arms and the Man
Synopsis
First produced on the London stage in 1894, "Arms and the Man" immediately established Shaw's reputation as one of the greatest wits in London drama. This beautifully remastered BBC production brings to life an uproarious comedy that still resonates in its critique of warfare and romance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cellan Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Title
- Arms and the Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cellan Jones
George Bernard Shaw
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
George Bernard Shaw
Writer
James Cellan Jones
Director
Shaun Sutton
Producer
Laura June Hudson
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What is Arms and the Man about?
First produced on the London stage in 1894, "Arms and the Man" immediately established Shaw's reputation as one of the greatest wits in London drama. This beautifully remastered BBC production brings to life an uproarious comedy that still resonates in its critique of warfare and romance.
Who directed Arms and the Man?
Arms and the Man was directed by James Cellan Jones.
Who stars in Arms and the Man?
The principal cast of Arms and the Man includes Helena Bonham Carter, Nicolas Chagrin, Mark Crowdy, Patsy Kensit, Dinsdale Landen.
When was Arms and the Man released and how long is it?
Arms and the Man was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.