A Foreign Field_
"We shall meet again..."
Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.
Starring
Alec Guinness, Leo McKern, Lauren Bacall
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Foreign Field was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encoun...
A Foreign Field is a Comedy, Romance, War film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (10)
Alec Guinness
Amos
Leo McKern
Cyril
Lauren Bacall
Lisa
John Randolph
Waldo
Jeanne Moreau
Angelique
Geraldine Chaplin
Beverley
Edward Herrmann
Ralph
DG
Dorothy Grumbar
Matron
MG
Michelle Gheleyns-Hue
Shopkeeper
CA
Cateline Alteirac
Sales Assistant
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What is A Foreign Field about?
Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.
How long is A Foreign Field?
A Foreign Field has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in A Foreign Field?
The cast of A Foreign Field includes Alec Guinness, Leo McKern, Lauren Bacall, John Randolph, Jeanne Moreau.
GENRES (4)
Comedy
Romance
War
TV Movie
