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This article is about the 1988 movie. For the unrelated 1918 theatrical work and its adaptions, see The Soldier's Tale.

A Soldier's Tale
VHS cover
Directed by	Larry Parr
Written by	Grant Hindin-Miller M.K. Joseph Larry Parr
Produced by	Larry Parr
Starring	Gabriel Byrne Marianne Basler
Cinematography	Alun Bollinger
Edited by	Michael Horton
Music by	John Charles
Distributed by	Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Release date	16 June 1988 (1988-06-16)
Country	New Zealand
Language	English

A Soldier's Tale is a 1988 New Zealand romantic war film directed and produced by Larry Parr and starring Gabriel Byrne and Marianne Basler. It is based on a novel by M. K. Joseph.

Cast

• Gabriel Byrne as Saul
• Marianne Basler as Bell
• Paul Wyett as Charlie
• Judge Reinhold as The Yank
• Benoît Régent as Father Superior
• Maurice Garrel as M. Pradier
• Jacques Mathou as Woulf
• Bernard Farcy as André

Release

It was released to home video in the United States in 1992.

Reception

TV Guide reviewed the film, writing that " An interesting but slight character study, A SOLDIER'S TALE highlights the corrupt morality of wartime." A reviewer for The Missoulian was dismissive, as they felt that it was "a talky bore". John Koch of The Boston Globe called it "well-made, tough-minded and memorable".

Awards

New Zealand Film Awards 1992

• Best Performance, female - Marion Basler - won
• Best Contribution to a soundtrack - John McKay - won

External links

• A Soldier's Tale at IMDb
• A Soldier's Tale at Rotten Tomatoes