The Diary of an Unknown Soldier
Synopsis
A short story narrated by an unknown British soldier who reveals his hopes, fears, and disillusionment while heading into battle against the German army.
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- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Watkins
- Original Title
- The Diary of an Unknown Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Playcraft Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Roger Higham, Peter Watkins
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Watkins
Director
Peter Watkins
Writer
Peter Watkins
Editor
Roger Higham
Producer
Peter Watkins
Producer
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What is The Diary of an Unknown Soldier about?
A short story narrated by an unknown British soldier who reveals his hopes, fears, and disillusionment while heading into battle against the German army.
Who directed The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier was directed by Peter Watkins.
Who stars in The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The principal cast of The Diary of an Unknown Soldier includes Brian Robertson, Peter Watkins.
When was The Diary of an Unknown Soldier released and how long is it?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 17m.