Drama ·War · United Kingdom · 1972 · 1h 37m

The Triple Echo

Director

Cast

Glenda Jackson as Alice Charlesworth Oliver Reed as Arthur, the Sergeant Brian Deacon as J.L. Barton Anthony May as Subaltern Gavin Richards as Stan Jenny Lee Wright as Christine

Crew

John Coquillon — Director of Photography Barrie Vince — Editor Robin Chapman — Screenplay H. E. Bates — Novel Graham Cottle — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

desertion cross dressing

Key Collaborators

Michael Apted Director John Coquillon Director of Photography Barrie Vince Editor Robin Chapman Screenplay H. E. Bates Novel Graham Cottle Producer

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