A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
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Synopsis
This fictionalized story, based on the family life of writer James Jones, is an emotional slice-of-life story. Jones is portrayed here as Bill Willis, a former war hero turned author who combats alcoholism and is starting to experience health problems. Living in France with his wife, daughter, and an adopted son, the family travels an unconventional road which casts them as outsiders to others. Preaching a sexual freedom, his daughter's sexual discovery begins at an early age and betrays her when the family moves to Hanover in America. Her overt sexuality clashes with the values of her teenage American peers and gives her a problematic reputation. Meanwhile, her brooding brother copes with his own interior pain regarding his past, only comfortable communicating within the domestic space.
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Kris Kristofferson
Bill Willis
Leelee Sobieski
Charlotte Anne 'Channe' Willis, Age 14
Jane Birkin
Mrs. Fortescue
Barbara Hershey
Marcella Willis
Dominique Blanc
Candida
Virginie Ledoyen
Billy's Mother
Jesse Bradford
Billy Willis, Age 14
Isaach de Bankolé
Mamadou
Anne-Cécile Crapie
Mademoiselle Picot
Anthony Decadi
Schoolyard Tease
Harley Cross
Keith Carter
Macha Méril
Madame Beauvier
Nathalie Richard
Madame Fournier
Anthony Roth Costanzo
Francis Fortescue
Bob Swaim
Bob Smith
Luisa Conlon
Young Charlotte Anne 'Channe' Willis, Age 7
Samuel Gruen
Benoit / Young Billy Willis, Age 7
Michelle Fairley
Miss O'Shaunessy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ivory
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ivory, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Merchant Ivory Productions, October Films, Capitol Films, British Screen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ivory
James Ivory, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Kaylie Jones
Richard Robbins
Jean-Marc Fabre
Noëlle Boisson
Richard Hawley, Nayeem Hafizka, Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
James Ivory
Screenplay
James Ivory
Director
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Screenplay
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Pat Garner
Production Design
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Jean-Marc Fabre
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 A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
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What is A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries about?
This fictionalized story, based on the family life of writer James Jones, is an emotional slice-of-life story. Jones is portrayed here as Bill Willis, a former war hero turned author who combats alcoholism and is starting to experience health problems. Living in France with his wife, daughter, and an adopted son, the family travels an unconventional road which casts them as outsiders to others. Preaching a sexual freedom, his daughter's sexual discovery begins at an early age and betrays her when the family moves to Hanover in America. Her overt sexuality clashes with the values of her teenage American peers and gives her a problematic reputation. Meanwhile, her brooding brother copes with his own interior pain regarding his past, only comfortable communicating within the domestic space.
Who directed A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
The principal cast of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries includes Kris Kristofferson, Leelee Sobieski, Jane Birkin, Barbara Hershey, Dominique Blanc.
When was A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries released and how long is it?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
How much did A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries make at the box office?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was composed by Richard Robbins.
Is A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries based on a book or true story?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kaylie Jones".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).