Boy Soldier
Originally released in 1987. Boy Soldier is a drama film. directed by Karl Francis.
Starring Richard Lynch, Emer Gillespie, and Bernard Hill
Synopsis
A young Welsh soldier on duty in Northern Ireland finds himself used as a political pawn, following a tragic incident during a violent clash with some of the local agitators. The Guardian proposed that "if Spielberg's ET, in the immortal words of Pauline Kael, was a bliss out, Karl Francis' 'Boy Soldier' is a bleed out for sheer fist shaking emotionalism, it would be hard to find another British film of recent years to beat it."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Language
CY
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CY
- Budget
- $1,113,537
Production Companies
- Cine Cymru
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boy Soldier about?
A young Welsh soldier on duty in Northern Ireland finds himself used as a political pawn, following a tragic incident during a violent clash with some of the local agitators. The Guardian proposed...
Who directed Boy Soldier?
Boy Soldier was directed by Karl Francis.
How long is Boy Soldier?
Boy Soldier has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Boy Soldier released?
Boy Soldier was released on January 30, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boy Soldier?
The main cast of Boy Soldier includes Richard Lynch, Emer Gillespie, Bernard Hill, Dafydd Hywel, Simon Coady.