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Private Potter

1963 1h 29m Drama List
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During a mission on a Mediterranean island, a British commanding officer orders his soldiers to be completely silent to avoid detection. But sheepish new recruit Pvt. Potter (Tom Courtenay) screams in fear, compromising the mission and causing the death of a fellow soldier. When Potter claims that he shouted because he saw God, the concept of religious persecution versus military duty sparks a debate among doctors, psychiatrists and priests to determine Potter's punishment. Read More Read Less

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Anna Yates Sight & Sound Private Potter is the unassuming title of Casper Wrede's first feature film -- a lively and honest expansion from the inside outwards of a television play by Ronald Harwood. Mar 6, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During a mission on a Mediterranean island, a British commanding officer orders his soldiers to be completely silent to avoid detection. But sheepish new recruit Pvt. Potter (Tom Courtenay) screams in fear, compromising the mission and causing the death of a fellow soldier. When Potter claims that he shouted because he saw God, the concept of religious persecution versus military duty sparks a debate among doctors, psychiatrists and priests to determine Potter's punishment.
Director
Caspar Wrede
Producer
Ben Arbeid
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m