Movie

The Boy Soldier

★ 7.5(19)19811h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Yves Boisset
Release date: 1981-03-04
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About The Boy Soldier

The Boy Soldier is a 1981 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Yves Boisset, starring Lucas Belvaux, Jean Carmet and Jean-Pierre Aumont. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boy Soldier in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the 1930s a young fellow, Simon Chalumet, is sent to a military school by his overbearing father, an ex-soldier who has little sympathy for his son's more gentle temperament, or for his interest in films.

Cast

Lucas Belvaux

Simon Chalumot

Jean Carmet

L'adjudant Chalumot

Jean-Pierre Aumont

Commandant Félix

Jean-François Stévenin

Sergent Billotet

Jacques Denis

Brizoulet

Evelyn Cotton

Soeur Béatrice

Daniel Mesguich

Capitaine Mourre

Jean-Pol Dubois

Capitaine des Aubelles

Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Capitaine Maryla

Jean-Marc Thibault

Pradier

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

Commandant de la Mazardière

Serge Moati

Le professeur de français

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy Soldier in New Zealand?+

The Boy Soldier is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Boy Soldier on Netflix?+

The Boy Soldier is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Boy Soldier?+

The Boy Soldier has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy Soldier?+

The Boy Soldier stars Lucas Belvaux, Jean Carmet, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jean-François Stévenin and Jacques Denis.

When did The Boy Soldier come out?+

The Boy Soldier is a 1981 movie directed by Yves Boisset.

What genre is The Boy Soldier?+

The Boy Soldier is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Boy Soldier?+

The Boy Soldier was directed by Yves Boisset.