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The Regiment

1977 · 50 min

A calm, observant look at soldiers going about their duties, quietly absorbing in its unhurried, matter-of-fact way.

Genres
Documentary, History
Starring
Julian Pettifer
Overview
First transmitted in 1977, this documentary follows three months in the life of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Green Jackets (also known as the Black Mafia) as they move from their Dover barracks for a tour of duty at the Tower of London. The Royal Green Jackets are light infantry, trained to move fast. Above all they are riflemen and take pride in their reputation of being thinking fighting soldiers.

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Free in the UK
  • BBC iPlayer
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Genres
Documentary, History
Starring
Julian Pettifer
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • work
    • identity
    • loyalty
    • power
    Places
    • military
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension2
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, history
    Starring
    Julian Pettifer
    Runtime
    50 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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