Private Potter (1962)
A military mission is interrupted when a British soldier claims that God had appeared to him in a transcendental vision.
Director: Casper Wrede
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Cast
- Tom Courtenay - Pvt. Potter
- Ronald Fraser - Doctor
- James Maxwell - Lt. Col. Harry Gunyon
- Frank Finlay - Capt. Patterson
- Michael Coles - Pvt. Robertson
- Mogens Wieth - Yannis
- Ralph Michael - Padre
- Brewster Mason - Brigadier
- Harry Landis - LCpl. Lamb
- Fulton Mackay - Soldier
Screenplay
- Ronald Harwood (Screenplay)
- Casper Wrede (Screenplay)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
british army, cowardice, military court, religion, belief in god, british soldier, court martial, naxos greece, 1950s, fear of dying, fear of death, psychiatric treatment, pressure to perform, cyprus conflict, religious visions
More Films by Director: Casper Wrede
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Potter about?
- A military mission is interrupted when a British soldier claims that God had appeared to him in a transcendental vision.
- Who directed Private Potter?
- Private Potter was directed by Casper Wrede.
- Who stars in Private Potter?
- Private Potter stars Tom Courtenay, Ronald Fraser, James Maxwell, Frank Finlay, Michael Coles, Mogens Wieth.
- How long is Private Potter?
- Private Potter has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Private Potter?
- Private Potter is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Private Potter produced?
- Private Potter was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Private Potter?
- The themes of Private Potter include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.