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A Foreign Field

1219931h 29mCharles Sturridge

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"We shall meet again..."

Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.

ComedyRomanceWarTV Movie
HotelProstituteWar VeteranWorld War IiNormandy, FranceDead SoldierSon-in-lawD-dayOld FlameMental Illness

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What is A Foreign Field (1993) about?

Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.

Who stars in A Foreign Field?

A Foreign Field stars Alec Guinness (Amos), Leo McKern (Cyril), Lauren Bacall (Lisa), John Randolph (Waldo), Jeanne Moreau (Angelique). The film was directed by Charles Sturridge.

How long is A Foreign Field?

A Foreign Field has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated 12.

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