Movie

The Soldier's Tale

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Good to know

Director: R.O. Blechman, Christian Blackwood
Release date: 1984-11-29
Runtime: 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: R.O. Blechman Inc.

About The Soldier's Tale

The Soldier's Tale is a 1984 movie in the Animation genre, directed by R.O. Blechman and Christian Blackwood, starring Max von Sydow, Dušan Makavejev and Andre Gregory. It has a runtime of 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Soldier's Tale in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin. The stranger is none other than the devil.

Cast

Max von Sydow

The Devil (voice)

Dušan Makavejev

Ilya Grigorivich Vertov, The Soldier (voice)

Andre Gregory

Narrator (voice)

Mike Mearian

The Announcer (voice)

Theodore Gottlieb

The Drill Sergeant / The Herald (voice)

Themes & keywords

soldier

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Soldier's Tale in Australia?+

The Soldier's Tale is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Soldier's Tale on Netflix?+

The Soldier's Tale is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Soldier's Tale?+

The Soldier's Tale has a runtime of 51 minutes (51 minutes).

Who stars in The Soldier's Tale?+

The Soldier's Tale stars Max von Sydow, Dušan Makavejev, Andre Gregory, Mike Mearian and Theodore Gottlieb.

When did The Soldier's Tale come out?+

The Soldier's Tale is a 1984 movie directed by R.O. Blechman and Christian Blackwood.

What genre is The Soldier's Tale?+

The Soldier's Tale is Animation film.

Who directed The Soldier's Tale?+

The Soldier's Tale was directed by R.O. Blechman and Christian Blackwood.