The Virgin Soldiers

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The Virgin Soldiers ★★½ 1969 (R)

A British comedy about greenhorn military recruits stationed in Singapore, innocent of women as well as battle, and their struggles to overcome both situations. A good cast raises this above the usual low-brow sex farce. Based on the novel by Leslie Thomas. Followed by “Stand Up Virgin Soldiers.” 96m/C VHS . GB Hywel Bennett, Nigel Davenport, Lynn Redgrave, Nigel Patrick, Rachel Kempson, Jack Shepherd, Tsai Chin; D: John Dexter; W: John Hopkins.

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