The Triple Echo (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, The Triple Echo is a drama and war film directed by Michael Apted, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. After her husband is captured during WWII, homesteader Alice is forced to maintain their land herself. One day, a wandering soldier named Barton stops by the farm and the pair begin a relationship. When the military police pass through the area looking for deserters, Barton is forced to disguise himself as a woman to stay with Alice. But he soon catches the eye of a sergeant posted nearby.
Who’s in it. The Triple Echo stars Glenda Jackson as Alice Charlesworth, Oliver Reed as Arthur, the Sergeant, Brian Deacon as J.L. Barton and Anthony May as Subaltern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Triple Echo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Triple Echo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Triple Echo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Triple Echo (1972)?
- In US, The Triple Echo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Triple Echo worth watching?
- The Triple Echo holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Triple Echo?
- The Triple Echo stars Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Brian Deacon, Anthony May and Jenny Lee Wright.
- When was The Triple Echo released?
- The Triple Echo was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.