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A group of young British soldiers billeted in Singapore of the year 1950 dreaming about winning the love of the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major.
Written by
Volker Boehm
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Sooner or later they're going to get it!
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During the dance Nigel Davenport (Sgt) addressed Nigel Patrick (Sgt Major) as 'Sir'. As an NCO he would not be addressed as 'Sir'.
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Followed by
Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977)
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Soundtracks
God Save the King
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Traditional
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Release Date:
16 April 1970 (Australia)
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Also Known As:
Девственные солдаты
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Sound Mix:
Mono
(RCA Sound Recording)
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1
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Having seen this again i must say it gets better. I view it from the perspective of a soldier serving in Malaya, as it was at the time, in the mid-1950's the period in which the film is set. So much of the behaviour is very true to the real thing. In fact i almost see it as a commentary on army life at the time. The plot is almost credible , you would have to have been there. The 'atmosphere' of the period and place is captured in the b+w format. If anyone wants to know what army life was like in mid 1950's Malaya then this film will tell you more than any academic study. It certainly reflects the peculiar fun and horrors of National Service life. The plot thins towards the end but what precedes it makes viewing worth while.