
The Triple Echo
1972 · Movie · 92 min · ★ 5.8
Barton (Brian Deacon) is a soldier in World War 2 England. He meets Alice (Glenda Jackson), who is looking after her farm as her husband is a Prisoner of War in Japan. He stays overnight and then decides to dessert and stay with Alice. People in the village are told he is her sister and Barton dresses for the part. Army Sergeant (Oliver Reed) comes to the farm, giving Barton undesired attention.
Also known as Soldier in Skirts
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Details
- Years
- 1972
- Release date
- 1972-11-16
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 92 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (24 votes)
Themes
- desertion
- cross dressing
Cast & crew

Glenda Jackson
as Alice Charlesworth

Oliver Reed
as Arthur, the Sergeant

Brian Deacon
as J.L. Barton
- AM
Anthony May
as Subaltern

Gavin Richards
as Stan
- JW
Jenny Lee Wright
as Christine

Kenneth Colley
as Provo Corporal
- DH
Daphne Heard
as Shopkeeper

Zelah Clarke
as First Girl
- CR
Colin Rix
as Compere
Directed by Michael Apted