The virgin soldiers 1969 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. When bartlow was in malaya the virgin soldiers darren kitson introduction and background this feature has been prepared primarily to describe the train wreck scene in the virgin soldiers, shot during 1968 on the former saffron walden branch at bartlow on the cambridgeshireessex border, while it is also hoped to dispel a number of myths which surround the railway scenes in the film. I saw this film on latenight tv in the 1970s, a few years after doing a tour in vietnam as a 20yearold gi in the us army. The story is set in the 1948 52 period in malaysia where the british army was fighting an. A group of young british soldiers billeted in singapore of the year 1950 dreaming. Virgin soldiers, the on dvd 043396396890 from sphe mod. Both affectionate and affecting in its look at young men in wartime, the film has a wonderful cast which includes lynn redgrave georgy girl, the national health. The virgin soldiers is a 1969 british war comedydrama film directed by john dexter and starring lynn redgrave, hywel bennett, nigel davenport, nigel patrick. Sequel to the virgin soldiers starring robin askwith and george. The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscript soldier named private brigg. Virgin soldier befriends the brothels most elusive girl taiwanese drama. Set in sixties singapore, virgin soldiers captures the upheavals of national servicemen and their dependants whilst on overseas duty.
The virgin soldiers 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A group of young british soldiers billeted in singapore of the year 1950 dreaming about winning the love of the daughter of the regimental sergeant major. The virgin soldiers is a 1966 comic novel by leslie thomas inspired by his own experiences of national service in the british army. Even though its a different time and a different war, i really thought the virgin soldiers captured a lot of the feeling of a young, western soldier serving in a confusing, brutal, sometimes even humorous asian war zone. Thomas did not write the screenplay for this film but he did for its sequel stand up, virgin soldiers 1977. Brigg hywel bennett is hopelessly in love with phillipa lynn redgrave, daughter of the bases. Nigel davenport in the virgin soldiers 1969 hywel bennett and tsai chin in the. Privates on parade 1983, two men went to war 2002, the lucky ones 2008, jungle fighters 1961, mediterraneo 1991. Film stand up, virgin soldiers film complet en francais 1977. In this comedy, two soldiers stationed in singapore set off in pursuit of the fairer sex instead of carrying out their orders. The film was made and released about three years after its source novel of the same name by leslie thomas had been first published in 1966. The screenplay was written by leslie thomas based on his 1975 novel of the same name cast.
The virgin soldiers sold millions of copies during the author. Heres the trailer for the 1969 war film the virgin soldiers from columbia pictures. The virgin soldiers 1969 a group of young british soldiers billeted in singapore of the year 1950 dreaming about winning the love of the daughter of the regimental sergeant major. Comedydrama about a group of conscripted soldiers serving in singapore in the 1950s. Having no more knowledge of women than they do of combat, the boys set about pursuing experience with both. Deals with a group of misfit soldiers of a british garrison near singapore during the guerilla uprisings of the early 1950s. All the staff become part of my private collection.
Based on the novel by leslie thomas, this british drama follows. Stand up, virgin soldiers is a 1977 british film directed by norman cohen and starring robin askwith and nigel davenport. Based on the novel by leslie thomas, this british drama follows the lives of a group of new soldiers shipped off to singapore during the 1950s. Comic war movie following the exploits of a bunch of national service conscripts serving in singapore in the 1950s. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Staring michael gwynn, rachel kempson, jack shepherd and hywel bennett. This is a very good film adaptaion of the book by leslie thomas. It is set in 1950, during the malayan emergency, and is based on the novel of the same name by leslie thomas. Soon after their arrival on the exotic island, the two visit a local brothel and there encounter a pair of lusty nurses who have also come in for a bit of erotic r and r. Freshen up your watchlist with prime videos latest roster of streaming movies and tv shows. Stand up virgin soldiers 1977 sexually aroused british soldiers put down their guns against the communists in singapore. The virgin soldier marchballad of the virgin soldier written by. Virgin soldiers documentary official trailer youtube.
The virgin soldiers thomas, leslie, photo cover on. Some british soldiers in singapore are more concerned with finding sex than finding communists. With lynn redgrave, hywel bennett, nigel davenport, nigel patrick. The novel was turned into a film the virgin soldiers in 1969 directed by john dexter with a screenplay by the british screenwriter john hopkins. Two soldiers stationed in singapore set off in pursuit of the fairer sex instead of carrying out their orders. Brigg hywel bennett is hopelessly in love with phillipa lynn redgrave, daughter of the bases commanding sergeant. Buy the virgin soldiers virgin soldiers trilogy 1 by thomas, leslie from amazons fiction books store. The original trailer in high definition of the virgin soldiers directed by john dexter and starring lynn redgrave, hywel bennett, nigel. Overview of the virgin soldiers, 1970, directed by john dexter, with lynn redgrave, hywel bennett, nigel davenport, at turner classic movies. Leslie thomas, author of the novel the virgin soldiers. When hes not pining away for her or devising ultimately unsuccessful ways to lose his virginity. The virgin soldiers 1969 jouer film film ouija les.
It is set in 1950, during the malayan emergency, and is based on the novel of the same name by leslie thomas the film s popularity spawned a 1977 sequel, stand up, virgin soldiers. The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscript. Young and inexperienced, the men have yet to prove themselves in bed and battle and seem to be failing miserably at both. The virgin soldiers is a 1966 comic novel by leslie thomas, inspired by his own experiences of national service in the british army. Debut theatrical feature film directed by john dexter. Anyone who has served or lived in singapore during these unstable times will recognise the frustrations of the military as well as their humour, which is scattered throughout the film. The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscripted soldier named private brigg. The virgin soldiers 1969 in singapore in 1950, a crop of young british soldiers are trained in the arts of love and war in this darkly comic examination of the perils, tedium and confusion that dominate the daytoday life in the ranks. The virgin soldiers is a 1969 british war comedydrama film directed by john dexter and starring lynn redgrave, hywel bennett, nigel davenport, nigel patrick and rachel kempson. The virgin soldiers 1969 cast and crew stationed deep in the singapore jungle on a british military base, pvt. Stand up, virgin soldiers 1977 the movie database tmdb. Much of the irony and subtlety of leslie thomass novel have been ironed out in favor of a broader approach to the humor. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Though the original virgin soldiers was no masterpiece, it certainly never deserved the retrospective slur of association with this appalling sequel, upping the.
Vostfr stand up, virgin soldiers 1977 film complet en. With robin askwith, nigel davenport, george layton, john le mesurier. Telecharger the virgin soldiers film complet en francais. Lyrics for the virgin soldier marchballad of the virgin. Stand up, virgin soldiers 1977 04041977 gb comedy 1h 27m user score. The virgin soldiers is anchored by hywel bennett and lynn redgrave. Soon after their arrival on the exotic island, the two visit a local. The film comes to an effective conclusion, as it increasingly presents the horror of war, though clearly the first hour of the men messing about the barracks, desperate to have sex, is the more enjoyable part of the film to watch. Stand up virgin soldiers 1977, directed by norman cohen. The virgin soldiers 1969 stationed deep in the singapore jungle on a british military base, pvt.