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The Good Soldier (1981 film)

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'The Good Soldier' is a 1981 British television drama film directed by Kevin Billington, starring Robin Ellis, Vickery Turner, Jeremy Brett and Susan Fleetwood. It tells the story of two couples that fall apart due to lies and infidelity. The film is based on the 1915 novel of the same name by Ford Madox Ford. It was produced by Granada Television.

Cast



* Robin Ellis as John Dowell

* Vickery Turner as Florence Dowell

* Jeremy Brett as Edward Ashburnham

* Susan Fleetwood as Leonora Ashburnham

* Elizabeth Garvie as Nancy Rufford

* Pauline Moran as Maisie Maidan

* John Ratzenberger as Jimmy

* Geoffrey Chater as Bagshawe

* John Grillo as Herr Schontz

* Roger Hammond as Grand Duke

Release



'The Good Soldier' premiered on British television in 1981. It was broadcast on the American network PBS in 1983 as an episode of the series 'Masterpiece Theatre'.

Reception



In a contemporary review, the 'New York Times' wrote the series was "adapted beautifully" and "it has been transposed to the television screen splendidly... This is a powerfully intelligent and insightful work." In a 2015 review of the book, Kevin T. Di Camillo called the adaptation "pretty forgettable".[https://publishingperspectives.com/2015/07/ford-madox-fords-the-good-soldier-at-100-a-tale-of-passion/ Ford Madox Fords The Good Soldier at 100: A Tale of Passion]

References



Category:1981 television films

Category:1981 films

Category:British drama films

Category:British television films

Category:1980s English-language films

Category:Films based on British novels

Category:Films directed by Kevin Billington

Category:Films set in Germany

Category:Ford Madox Ford

Category:Television shows based on British novels

Category:Films shot in Greater Manchester

Category:1980s British films


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