The Return of the Soldier

The Return of the Soldier (1985)

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Based on Rebecca West's novel, this drama centers on World War I soldier Chris Baldry (Alan Bates), who returns from battle suffering from shell shock. An amnesia victim, Baldry doesn't remember anything about his life and vents his bitterness on his pretentious wife, Kitty (Julie Christie).… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Alan Bridges
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Feb 14, 1985 Wide
On DVD
Sep 13, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    An exquisite screen version of Rebecca West's 1918 novel.

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  • jay n


    Beautifully detailed period drama about amnesia and lost love. Beautifully wrought performances by the four leads, one of Julie Christie's best performances with a moment of such luminous vulnerablity it takes your breath away and breaks your heart at the same time.

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