The Boy Soldier 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Where to Stream
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Topic: Film "The Boy Soldier" (1981). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 4, 1981
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 21 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Topic: Film "The Boy Soldier" (1981).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Boy Soldier.
Year: 1981.
Release Date: 03/04/1981 (FR).
Genre: Drama and War.
Runtime: 1h 58m.
Setting: 1930s.
Protagonist: Simon Chalumet.
Plot: Simon Chalumet is sent to a military school by his overbearing father. The father is an ex-soldier. The father has little sympathy for Simon's gentle temperament or his interest in films.
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The Boy Soldier is a 1981 film categorized within the drama and war genres. Released in France on March 4, 1981, the production has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes. Set during the 1930s, the
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Is The Boy Soldier worth watching?
The Boy Soldier holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Boy Soldier and when was it released?
The Boy Soldier is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Boy Soldier?
The Boy Soldier was directed by Yves Boisset.
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