The Triple Echo (1972)
After her husband is captured during WWII, homesteader Alice is forced to maintain their land herself. One day, a wandering soldier named Barton stops by the farm and the pair begin a relationship. When the military police pass through the area looking for deserters, Barton is forced to disguise himself as a woman to stay with Alice. But he soon catches the eye of a sergeant posted nearby.
Director: Michael Apted
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 16, 1972
Cast
- Glenda Jackson - Alice Charlesworth
- Oliver Reed - Arthur, the Sergeant
- Brian Deacon - J.L. Barton
- Anthony May - Subaltern
- Gavin Richards - Stan
- Jenny Lee Wright - Christine
- Kenneth Colley - Provo Corporal
- Daphne Heard - Shopkeeper
- Zelah Clarke - First Girl
- Colin Rix - Compere
Screenplay
- Robin Chapman (Screenplay)
- H. E. Bates (Novel)
Music: Marc Wilkinson
Cinematography: John Coquillon
Editing: Barrie Vince
Production: Senta Productions, Hemdale
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
desertion, cross dressing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Triple Echo about?
- After her husband is captured during WWII, homesteader Alice is forced to maintain their land herself. One day, a wandering soldier named Barton stops by the farm and the pair begin a relationship. When the military police pass through the area looking for deserters, Barton is forced to disguise himself as a woman to stay with Alice. But he soon catches the eye of a sergeant posted nearby.
- Who directed The Triple Echo?
- The Triple Echo was directed by Michael Apted.
- Who stars in The Triple Echo?
- The Triple Echo stars Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Brian Deacon, Anthony May, Gavin Richards, Jenny Lee Wright.
- How long is The Triple Echo?
- The Triple Echo has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Triple Echo?
- The Triple Echo is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Triple Echo produced?
- The Triple Echo was produced in United Kingdom.