The Virgin Soldiers

The Virgin Soldiers(1969)

R
10/14/1969 (US)War, Comedy, Drama1h 35m
6.5

"Sooner or later, they're going to get it"

Overview

The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscripted soldier named Private Brigg, a worldly professional soldier named Sergeant Driscoll, and Phillipa Raskin, the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major. The location is a British army base in Singapore during the Malayan Emergency.

Ian La Frenais

Writer

John Hopkins

Writer

John Dexter

Director

John McGrath

Writer

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Part of the Virgin Soldiers Collection

Movies based on the comic novel by Leslie Thomas The Virgin Soldiers collection includes two films set during the Malayan Emergency, showcasing British soldiers' lives from different angles: The Virgin Soldiers (1969): A romantic drama featuring a love triangle between Private Brigg, Sergeant Driscoll, and Phillipa Raskin. Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977): A comedic take on soldiers prioritizing finding sexual partners over fighting Communism. Both films provide a glimpse into the contrasting experiences of British soldiers, blending romance and humor with the historical backdrop of the Malayan Emergency, offering both entertainment and educational value.

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The Virgin Soldiers (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Virgin Soldiers (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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