The Good Soldier (1981 film)

The Good Soldier
Based onThe Good Soldier
by Ford Madox Ford
Screenplay byJulian Mitchell
Directed byKevin Billington
Music byJohn McCabe
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerPeter Eckersley
CinematographyTony Pierce-Roberts
EditorEdward Mansell
Running time105 minutes
Production companyGranada Television
Original release
NetworkITV
Release15 April 1981 (1981-04-15)

The Good Soldier is a 1981 British television drama film directed by Kevin Billington, starring Robin Ellis, Vickery Turner, Jeremy Brett and Susan Fleetwood. It tells the story of two couples that fall apart due to lies and infidelity. The film is based on the 1915 novel of the same name by Ford Madox Ford. It was produced by Granada Television.