Made in the British tradition of quality, the film adds another panel to the revisionist history of women's roles in WWII--Women's Land Army (WLA), a unit composed of women who replaced men in the fields--Rachel Weisz is a major talent to watch.
The Land Girls
The story of three young women and the events that would change their lives... The friendships that would stay with them forever... and the loves that would change their hearts.
1998 · 1h 51m · R
Drama, Romance, War
Directed by
David Leland
Overview
During World War II, the organisation "The Women's Land Army" recruited women to work on British farms while the men were off to war. Three such "land girls" of different social backgrounds - quiet Stella, young hairdresser Prue, and Cambridge graduate Ag - become best friends in spite of their different backgrounds.
Director and cast
- David Leland Director
- Catherine McCormack as Stella
- Rachel Weisz as Ag (Agapanthus)
- Anna Friel as Prue (Prudence)
- Paul Bettany as Philip
- Steven Mackintosh Cast
- Nicholas Le Prevost as Agricultural Officer
- Lucy Akhurst as Janet
- Celia Bannerman as District Commissioner
- Tom Georgeson as Mr. John Lawrence
- Ann Bell as Philip's Mother
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