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A Soldier's Tale
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Wikipedia article
'A Soldier's Tale' is a 1988 New Zealand romantic war film directed and produced by Larry Parr and starring Gabriel Byrne and Marianne Basler. It is based on a novel by M. K. Joseph.
Cast
* Gabriel Byrne as Saul
* Marianne Basler as Bell
* Paul Wyett as Charlie
* Judge Reinhold as The Yank
* Benot Rgent as Father Superior
* Maurice Garrel as M. Pradier
* Jacques Mathou as Woulf
* Bernard Farcy as Andr
Release
'A Soldier's Tale' was first released on 16 June 1988 in New Zealand. It was later released to home video in the United States in 1992.
Reception
'TV Guide' reviewed the film, writing that " An interesting but slight character study, 'A SOLDIER'S TALE' highlights the corrupt morality of wartime." A reviewer for 'The Missoulian' was dismissive, as they felt that it was "a talky bore". John Koch of 'The Boston Globe' called it "well-made, tough-minded and memorable".
References
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