Testament of Youth Movie Review 1979

Based on the autobiography of British feminist, author, and pacifist Vera Brittain (Campbell). Vera is enjoying herself at Oxford University in 1913 until war is declared. Vera then becomes a nurse on the frontlines in France and her experiences eventually shatter her, leading her to painfully change her life.

Distribution

VideoPreview Collection, National Fulfillment Center, PO Box 4055, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Toll-free: 800-771-9232, Fax: (310)399-4844

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 200 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

This Is Your Life, World War I, Great Britain, Doctors & Nurses, Women

Screenplay

Elaine Morgan

Cast

Cheryl Campbell, Rupert Frazer, Emrys James, Rosalie Crutchley, Joanna McCallum, Michael Troughton, Peter Woodward

Director

Moira Armstrong

Producer

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), London Films