The Good Soldier (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, The Good Soldier is a drama film directed by Franco Brusati, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. As a young boy, Tommaso's (Gerard Darier) interest in women and in his cousin Marta (Mariangela Melato) in particular, inspired him to bore peep holes into her wall and vicariously partake of her forbidden private life, including her wedding day. Time goes by, and after living through many changes going on around him, Tommaso has grown up and is now a soldier in the military. When he sees cousin Marta at a train station one day, he jumps off his train, talks to her for awhile, and tries to give her some strength to face the various problems in her life. Both Marta and Tommaso suffer deceptions over the next crucial period -- Marta becomes estranged from her husband, and her daughter is more distant with each passing day.
Who’s in it. The Good Soldier stars Mariangela Melato as Marta, Gérard Darier as Tommaso, Carla Bizzarri as Zia Adele and Bruno Zanin as Marco, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Soldier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Soldier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Soldier (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Soldier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Good Soldier?
- The Good Soldier stars Mariangela Melato, Gérard Darier, Carla Bizzarri, Bruno Zanin and Clara Colosimo.
- When was The Good Soldier released?
- The Good Soldier was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.