The Virgin Soldiers (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, The Virgin Soldiers is a comedy, drama and war film directed by John Dexter, running about 95 minutes. “Sooner or later, they're going to get it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Virgin Soldiers stars Hywel Bennett as Brigg, Lynn Redgrave as Phillipa Raskin, Nigel Davenport as Sgt Driscoll and Jack Shepherd as Sgt Wellbeloved, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Virgin Soldiers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Virgin Soldiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virgin Soldiers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virgin Soldiers (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Virgin Soldiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Virgin Soldiers worth watching?
- The Virgin Soldiers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Virgin Soldiers?
- The Virgin Soldiers stars Hywel Bennett, Lynn Redgrave, Nigel Davenport, Jack Shepherd and Nigel Patrick.
- When was The Virgin Soldiers released?
- The Virgin Soldiers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.