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A Soldier's Tale

1988 · 96 min Romance War Drama
3.9 / 10 · TMDB

In the days following the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, a British platoon leader named Saul (Gabriel Byrne) and his corporal (Paul Wyett) reach an isolated farmhouse and encounter a beautiful French girl named Belle (Marianne Basler). Love blooms between Saul and Belle, but the grim realities of war catch up with them when a French Resistance trio claims that Belle is a Nazi collaborator. Judge Reinhold appears briefly as the token Yank.

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Year 1988
Country New Zealand
Genre Romance, War, Drama
Director Larry Parr
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.9/10 (9 votes)

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A Soldier's Tale is an acquired taste at 3.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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