Based on Pat Barker's novel of the same name, 'Regeneration' tells the story of soldiers of World War One sent to an asylum for emotional troubles. Two of the soldiers meeting there are ...
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| Jonathan Pryce | ... | Capt. William Rivers | |
| James Wilby | ... | 2nd Lt. Siegfried Sassoon | |
| Jonny Lee Miller | ... | 2nd Lt. Billy Prior | |
| Stuart Bunce | ... | 2nd Lt. Wilfred Owen | |
| Tanya Allen | ... | Sarah | |
| David Hayman | ... | Maj. Bryce | |
| Dougray Scott | ... | Capt. Robert Graves | |
| John Neville | ... | Dr. Yealland | |
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Paul Young | ... | Dr. Brock |
| Alastair Galbraith | ... | Capt. Campbell | |
| Eileen Nicholas | ... | Miss Crowe | |
| Julian Fellowes | ... | Timmons | |
| David Robb | ... | Dr. McIntyre | |
| Kevin McKidd | ... | Callan | |
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Rupert Procter | ... | Capt. David Burns |
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Based on Pat Barker's novel of the same name, 'Regeneration' tells the story of soldiers of World War One sent to an asylum for emotional troubles. Two of the soldiers meeting there are Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, two of England's most important WW1 poets. Written by Daniel Roy <elijah@colba.net>
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post traumatic stress disorder | poet | world war one | one word title | gay interest |Taglines:
In war, sanity is the ultimate casualty See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for war-related violent images, and some sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 August 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend:
£68,447 (United Kingdom), 9 January 1998, Limited ReleaseOpening Weekend USA:
$19,273, 16 August 1998, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$19,273, 16 August 1998Company Credits
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Billy Prior: I find it even more interesting that you do.
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Performed by Helen Clarke and Chorus
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The film used a lot of present and former Territorial Army soldiers as extras for larger scenes. This includes soldiers from 52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland, located in Hotspur street, Glasgow. See more »Goofs
Sassoon threw his MC ribbon away, not the medal. The medal is in The Royal Welsh Fusiliers Regimental. See more »Quotes
Capt. William Rivers: I find it interesting that you don't stutter.Billy Prior: I find it even more interesting that you do.
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Released in the USA in a 96 minute version under the title "Behind the Lines". See more »Soundtracks
The King And Country Want YouPerformed by Helen Clarke and Chorus
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When a film is made of a classic book like this one, it has to satisfy two sets of viewers - those who have read the book and want to see it faithfully rendered on screen, and those who want to see an entertaining film. It is seldom easy to do both, but this film makes a valiant attempt. It is true to the original in spirit, and makes use of Pat Barker's excellent dialogues and one-to-one scenes. Criticisms of it as "talky" are difficult to justify, because to include lengthy action sequences that play no part in the book would clearly alter the nature of the story.
My main criticism would be that the Rivers character comes across as lacking in professionalism rather than simply sensitive to his patients. The scene where he quarrels openly with Sassoon in the dining room is not only unlikely but untrue to the book. The Prior sub-plot is also grossly simplified and his affair with the munitionette is made to appear more innocent than it is. This is inevitable in a dramatisation, and the oblique references to the future development of the character are probably a mistake, as they will mean nothing to those who have not read the book.
I particularly like the musical score, which adds to the atmosphere without distracting the viewer.